Tag Archives: Stock (food)
Cactus Mushroom Rigatoni
When I was studying for my master’s in the middle of the Arizona desert, we had an unusual “accident” one night. A very drunk classmate of mine, who had drunk tons of alcohol and was desperately searching for a toilet, … Continue reading
Featured on Dallas News: Tanzanian Plantain Beef Soup
Last month I had a terrific opportunity to attend a seminar at the Culinary Institute of America in Napa where I got to meet Paul Bartolotta, a two time James Beard award winner. Paul was funny, down-to-earth and inspiring. His … Continue reading
Avocado Soup with Prosecco
When I was a student at UC Berkeley, I had a housemate who was a big fan of avocado. He was literally eating avocado every single day and went especially crazy every Spring with the arrival of the California avocado … Continue reading
Belgian-Style Mussels with Belgian Ale
Has anyone ever heard someone saying, “Everyone likes Belgians”? I’ve actually heard it many times. I once asked my Belgian colleague, “how come you guys have a reputation of being Mr. Congeniality?”. With a big smile, he said, “Because our … Continue reading
Korean New Year’s Dumpling Soup with Rice Cakes
When I was a kid in Korea, my favorite holiday was the New Year’s Celebration. It was a fun-filled day to see all my family members and kick off a great new year together. At the sunrise, my mom used … Continue reading
Journey to Corsica: Chestnut Soup & Rose Wine
The beauty of fall makes my heart beat fast: the sight of leaves dressing up in red, orange & yellow like a sunset, the smell of roasted chestnuts on busy streets in Manhattan, refreshing fall mountain air and the crisp … Continue reading