At first glance this soup might look suspiciously similar to the one posted before it. Pureed, a bit orangey, some green stuff on top. The taste, on the other hand, is very different. The soup represents my first attempt at putting myself out there and making friends with cauliflower. Just like brussel sprouts before him, [...]
Archive for the ‘Uncategorized’ Category
Roasted Cauliflower and Garlic Soup
Posted in Soup, Spicy, Uncategorized, Vegetarian on December 17, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Guest blog by Jess: “Log of Splendor”
Posted in Uncategorized on August 1, 2009 | 2 Comments »
My good friend Jess who is a loyal reader of this blog showed up to my house last week with a spectacular appetizer offering. This recipe was so good and so gone by the time dinner was ready that I happily ended up with a huge portion of leftover ceviche at the end of the [...]
The Main Ingredient: Sweet Potato Orzo
Posted in Grains, The Main Ingredient, Uncategorized on July 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Okay I know I keep crying wolf with “THIS is the best place ever”, “No, actually it’s THIS”, or “I think THIS is tops”, but I do seriously think I’ve found heaven. On Route 6 in Truro. The Atlantic Spice Company is a wood-framed warehouse nestled on the side of the road on one of [...]
The Main Ingredient: Quinoa
Posted in Grains, The Main Ingredient, Uncategorized on June 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Boy, it’s been a busy few days of cooking and eating around here. I threw a crazy fun dinner party on Saturday as part of a cooking challenge that I’ll have to tell you about later, but this is the first chance I’ve had to sit down and write about the star of my kitchen [...]
The Main Ingredient: Za’atar
Posted in The Main Ingredient, Uncategorized on May 9, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Here I am posting about another herb/spice blend I’ve been experimenting with, za’atar. I have to thank my roommate for this one, I think she picked up a jar of this from somewhere special, which is why I won’t be using a ton but will definitely have to search for a replacement when she leaves [...]
Turkey Lettuce Cups
Posted in The Main Ingredient, Uncategorized on May 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The warmer weather here is making me want to eat lighter things. Soups and stews are on hiatus and back in style are the salads and wraps. Since I’m all about sofrito this week, I wanted to show how I turned what is a very versatile meal concept into a showcase for the flavor blend. [...]
Thai Basil Quinoa
Posted in One-pot Meals, Uncategorized on April 23, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Every now and then I get a little carried away in the produce aisle and end up in a frantic cooking spree necessitated by the many vegetables in the fridge teetering dangerously close to the edge of spoilt. This week I had all the makings of a Thai dish: snow peas, carrots, broccoli, ginger, basil [...]
Live from Brasil!
Posted in Uncategorized on April 22, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Okay, not really from Brasil, but this past weekend I was down visiting friends in New York (okay, it was actually the Jerse) and was lucky enough to sample some authentic Brasilian cuisine made skillfully by my lovely Brasilian friend Bruno. I have been hearing about his rice and beans for a solid four years [...]
Does it suit me?
Posted in Uncategorized on April 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
So, since I haven’t completely settled on what food I’d like to start out with on this blog, I thought I’d share my newest item of clothing. Compliments of Restaurant X*. A shout out to davelieb for the picture credit, way to make due with a camera phone. You might wonder why I’ve chosen to [...]
Here I go
Posted in Uncategorized on April 2, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Esculent, for those disinclined to google, means ‘fit to be eaten’. Now there are some things made in my kitchen that are decidedly un-esculent, such as the spiced walnuts I took out of the oven just a few minutes too late earlier this evening. Such a loss. Despite the occasional mishap, my taste buds agree [...]
