Beyond Meat Kefte Beyond Meat Kefte (Kofta) made with Beyond Meat Feisty Crumbles were a big hit when I prepared them for sampling for a group of food bloggers at Camp Blogaway. Garam masala imparted a taste of the exotic to the vegan, gluten free, non-GMO keftedes (plural of kefte) and the general consensus on […]
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Szechuan (or Sichuan) Cooking Class in Shanghai
On my last trip to Shanghai, I decided to take a Chinese cooking class. It was January and I was looking for stimulating activities to do inside, so I took some time to research what was available and find a class that was taught in English. Cooking classes and food tours are are always on […]
Hobo Dinners Aren’t Just for Camping
Camp Cooking Hobos are the name for camp cooking in tin foil packets. But you don’t have to wait to go camping to have a Hobo dinner, or you may never have one! I imagine Hobos to be a backwoods take on cooking in parchment. Cooking in Parchment Cooking en papillote, or in parchment paper, is a […]
Double Duty Dinners: Spice-rubbed Bristol Bay Sockeye Salmon
This gorgeous slab of prime seafood was sent directly to me by Jeb, the fisherman who caught it – how exciting is that! See, I am easy to please, contrary to what some say. Red, healthy, sustainable – that’s Alaska’s Bristol Bay salmon. Coveted by savvy seafood lovers around the world, Bristol Bay sockeye is […]
Chinese New Year 2014 – Year of the Horse
When is Chinese New Year? I am excited to be in Shanghai, China to experience the energy and excitement of preparations for the Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year and Spring Festival. Much like our New Year, it is a time of celebration and an occasion for joyous family reunion to welcome […]
Coconut Aminos for Paleo, Gluten Free and Low Sodium Cooking
Love the salty umami of soy sauce but not the side effects of ingesting so much sodium – you know, those dreaded added pounds and bloat from water retention? Or maybe you’re following a Paleo, gluten-free or low sodium diet and want or need to eliminate soy. The solution: coconut aminos. For us, it’s the […]
House Special Teriyaki Chicken Yakisoba
Why so special? It’s Low Carb, Low Sodium, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Soy Free and, even after meeting all these special dietary considerations, this quintessential Japanese dish remains deliciously satisfying, has lots of nutritious vegetables and the grilled chicken smacks of sweet, sticky teriyaki flavor. Husband and Kid-Approved. With my husband’s strict sodium restriction, we […]
Summer Grilling – Bourbon Glazed Baby Back Ribs
Endless summer, yep – that’s what it’s been like here at the beach. Exuberant Independence Day celebrations continued through the week, even last night, sparkling fireworks lit up the sky setting our Corgi Tank into a frenzy as their booming echo shattered the night. One celebration barely ends while chain-link fences guard the staggering piles […]
Double Duty Dinners: Asian Short Ribs
Fork-tender short ribs do double duty in an Asian twist on beef stew the first night, then are reinvented with noodles, greens and spicy Kimchi for a second comforting meal. Jump to Recipe Slow cooker meals are a lifesaver for busy households, especially when you can get two, or even three, meals from one cut […]
Veggie Pork Fried Rice for My Girl
Veggie Pork Fried Rice: how I got my kid to eat, and love, vegetables! Jump to Recipe I struggled with the title of this post – How My Kids Learned to Love Vegetables would have been good, Veggie Pork Fried Rice for Whole Foods Newport Beach Grand Opening was appropriate but too long, How to […]