It’s no surprise my trip to Chicago for the HOW Design Live conference was a blur. I flew in Monday evening and flew out Thursday morning, and only left the hotel once for a team dinner at Le Colonial. The best and most unexpected part of the excursion? Bumping into and catching up with fellow food blogger Bryn Mooth. She even surprised me with a signed copy of her first cookbook!…
Roasted Baby Artichokes
I am one lucky girl. Since partnering with my local Whole Foods, the team has been spoiling me with goods to experiment with in the kitchen. If you ask me, it’s a match made in heaven….
Potato and Green Garlic Soup
It’s been nearly 10 months and I’m still trying to chip away at all my unused vacation days; I haven’t made a dent. So I took Tuesday off on a whim, thinking I’d spend the time cooking something elaborate. But that didn’t happen….
Farro Salad with Fava Beans, Peas and Arugula
Our trip to Wine Country went by in a blink. In two days, we crammed in tastings at V. Sattui Winery and Heitz Cellar, dinner at Morimoto Napa and Mustards Grill, and countless trips to Oxbow Public Market (at my insistence). Napa Valley truly is a foodie’s dream. Everything we drank and ate was delicious – just don’t ask Jason about the Niman Ranch barbecued baby back ribs he ordered at Mustards Grill.
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Mexican Turkey and Bean Bowl
Next time you’re craving Mexican food but don’t want a gut bomb, make Mexican turkey and bean bowls. Dressed with quick pickled corn and onions, avocado, pico de gallo, and cotija cheese, this dish packs a flavor and texture punch. You won’t miss the melted cheese and sour cream – trust me. There’s even kale in it, so it’s super healthy!…
Thai Forbidden Rice Salad
For a Chinese person, I don’t eat a lot of rice. When it comes to carbohydrates, bread, pasta and potatoes rule my world. And when I do cook rice, I often stray from the plain white variety, opting instead for Arborio (to make creamy risottos), brown (which has a subtle nutty flavor and slight chew that I prefer) and, most recently, forbidden. Yes, such a kind exists!…
