Travel
Favorite Food Experiences in Japan Part 1; Noodles, Unagi, Tempura and Tonkatsu
The tagline for this site is “Cook. Eat. Travel. Grow.” I’ve been a little remiss in keeping up with the “Travel” part, so I thought it’s time to include some of my favorite food experiences from a trip to Japan…
Peko Peko: A Charity Cookbook For Japan
The first time I ate cold soba noodles was while flying on Japan Airlines. The noodles were served in a little black lacquered box with dipping sauce, a step up from the airline standard cup ‘o soup snack. I tucked in and…
Bucatini all’ Amatriciana, Making Guanciale, and Charcutepalooza!
Making Guanciale, a recipe for the Roman Bucatini all' Amatriciana.
San Francisco Dining 2010
In early September my husband and I took a quick three day trip up to San Francisco to celebrate our wedding anniversary. When discussing what we wanted to do for the big event, we decided that rather than have a…
Cambodian Roasted Eggplant and Pork
Cambodian Roasted Eggplant with Pork Recipe
Panama City; Restaurants and Fish Market
Most of the time, when I travel, “it’s all about the food” is my mantra. I’m happiest when I travel some place where not only do I enjoy eating the food but the local culture embraces and celebrates their cuisine.…
Breakfast in Cambodia
My typical breakfast is a bowl of cereal or oatmeal plus a cup of coffee. It’s been the same since I was a kid (minus the coffee). As a child, we were poor enough that I got free lunch at school,…
Four Favorite Markets in Rome
I love markets. I love the beautiful array of produce, the gleaming fish, the wet floors, the smell of meat and flowers. There’s something about a local’s market which can put me in touch with a culture more than any…
