Tag Archives: Barbecue
New Orleans’ Maque Choux Corn: Summer Cajun Side Dish
The image of New Orleans’ vibrant charm reminds me of the dazzling Caribbean Sun with beautiful mulatto women walking coquettishly in colorful sun dresses by the turquoise water. In spite of having to rebuild large swathes of the city after … Continue reading →
Sautéd Watermelon Rinds with Tequila & Ancho Chili Olive Oil
Many years ago I had a roommate named Lisa in Berkeley. Lisa, who grew up in a simple Mid-Western society, believed in living with “as little waste as possible”. I found her way of living very inspiring. Under her influence, … Continue reading →
Rummed Jamaican Jerk Chicken
Whenever people ask me, “What wine is best?”, I always say “The wine that tastes best to YOU right now”. Just like we are born with different facial and body structures, our palates are all different. Even in my family, … Continue reading →
Truffle Gruyère Potato Salad
With the weather finally warming up, outdoor barbeques are back! Potato salad, a perfect side dish to serve with BBQ, is usually made with a mayonnaise and eggs mix or with a vinegar-based dressing, but I like using other “off-the-beaten” … Continue reading →
Moroccan Grilled Kabob with Chardonnay
In my old “potato-bag-looking” Peace Corps dress, which was apparently designed to drive away unwanted male attention, I headed to Marrakesh‘s souq (Islamic traditional market) in Morocco. On a winding busy street, a bright red silk carpet hanging on a … Continue reading →
Tunisian Eggplant Dish & German White Wine
While biking down Telegraph Street from Berkeley to Oakland, I smelled a delicious BBQ and saw a large group of people gathered outside the Halal market. With my naturally inquisitive mind, I stopped my bike and asked a boy, “What’s … Continue reading →