Avocados: tasty, and all the rage. The minute I discovered people paying $15 for avocados on toast, I knew I should quit my job and become an avocado chef. I’m still working on the details. Meanwhile, I’ve decided to share some of my favorite recipes for...
A sesame noodle dish that gives a take-out feel during the middle of the school day… I love cold sesame noodles. They’re super easy, fantastic for make-ahead meals, and delicious. This dish is a great summer–or winter dish that can be served hot or...
“I don’t want flat pancakes…” said the boy. I made the boy crepes. “Mom, I don’t want flat pancakes,” said the boy. “Make me regular ones.” “They’re not flat pancakes,” I said....
Miso Soup with Mustard Greens What do vegetarians eat when they’re sick? Miso soup since your grandmother’s famous chicken noodle soup isn’t an option. We have to improvise. Miso is a very simple broth to use in anything. It’s fermented bean...
Rice Pudding: The perfect dessert This rice pudding is amazing. I used to work at a Greek diner. Rice pudding was one of the desserts that flew off the shelf. I don’t know if this is the exact rice pudding recipe that I learned. I adapt and modify everything as...
What do you do if you want to save money but you don’t want to get rid of your take-out lifestyle? Learn to make your own sushi. One of the biggest take-out items I missed when I moved to the woods and left unnecessary spending behind was takeout. When I lived...
