This, by no means, is a rant – but the summation of my observations from a detached perspective. As a foodie, I see everything from that perspective. Â Food is really a window through which you can understand behavior, society, culture, etc. Â And I am always delighted to read other foodie blogs who are committed to dishing out the best of …
One Pot Meals are the best
Happy Spring to you. Â I’m happy to be here sharing another one of my recipes. Â It’s been a busy couple of months working on a cookbook fundraising project for my kids’ school. Â I took on the food photography for the book and I was a blast! Â I fell in love with so many of the pictures. One of the my …
Tamarind-Marinated Hanger Steak and Salad
If you’ve never bought a hanger steak before, you should. Â Last weekend we had a glimpse of Spring with a fantastic Saturday weather than begged for grilling. Â I was chatting with the butcher about different cuts and decided to throw in a hanger steak in the mix. Â All I can say is 1) Yummy, I was surprised with its tenderness …
Gluten Free Whoopie Pie
There is something enticing about sinking your teeth in a soft sandwich of gewy marshmallow between two delicious chocolate cookies. It’s been on my mind for a couple of weeks and I finally made it for the kids. Â I’ve only heard this kind of excitement a couple of times, mainly when opening gifts at Christmas! However, these are in fact …
Minty Avocado Dip
Hi guys.  Here’s a quick recipe for a favorite snack of mine.  I add it to sandwiches, as a side with grilled meats and serves as my breakfast at times with some rice crackers. Healthy, filling and fast! Save the avocado pits to be added to any smoothie you like.  It adds a nutty flavor and offers cancer-fighting, digestive and antioxidant …
Fresh Chick Pea Salad with Freekeh
It’s a delight when I find foods at the market that remind me of childhood. Â Fresh chick peas were a favorite snack growing up. Â My grandparents had heaps of these bushy plants growing around the house. Â We would pile them up and gather all the cousins and friends around, and spend the afternoon snacking. Â Oftentimes, my uncle would roast them …
Cranberry Pumpkin Cake
Life has generally been a bit frantic on this side. Â I feel I’m at a crossroad and different paths are presenting themselves to me. Â I’ve been exploring for a while, and now feel the push to decide. Â Or I’ll be thrown into it, as the Universe has a way of putting us in the right spot. Â So what do I …
Breakfast Two Ways
I’m a morning person, for sure. Two years ago, I used to run downstairs as early as I can, before the kids are awake to sneak myself a quiet cup of coffee. Today, I’m coffee-free and I still love the mornings. I found other more fun things to do instead, like going to the farmer’s market real early, playing in …
Popcorn Sea Bass
A visit to the Farmer’s Market on the weekend is somewhat of a habit I developed back when I lived in Santa Monica. I mean who can resist an organic market packed with delightful California fruits and veggies steps from the ocean?!. These days, however, I venture to our year-round market in Raleigh and it is just as exciting. On …
Greens and Brown Rice with Roasted Almonds
A trip to the Farmer’s Market is necessary to wet the appetite and juice creativity. I don’t know if that applies to everyone but certainly true for a foodie. Shopping for food is the most joyful shopping I do, I could spend hours. As for the Farmer’s Market, it’s no exception. However, I avoid it on the weekend because it’s …