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a study on meat
After tasting the work of a friend, I was desperate to figure out how to impart that dense, smokey flavor. Days of soot and frustration later, here are my findings. None of my own experiments came even close to his, but I emerge smarter about the process week by week. Safety equipment: Long metal tongs,…
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how do you measure a year in the life
Instead of bemoaning about love… how about food: ever nourishing and fundamental.
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The Pancake Brigade
My war cry for the savory pancake continues. Crispy lacey edges, generous amounts of filling, and how even eating several still leaves you feeling light and energized afterward.
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barely a recipe: almond tofu
Add the canned fruits, keeping only the syrup from the peaches. The rest of the liquids can be discarded.
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kombucha
With guidance from my friend Ivana…. here are the flavors, the details, the processes… for some of the best drinks I’ve ever had.
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2 breakfast ideas
I’ve been experimenting with my own baked goods this week. My mom thinks these homemade versions are worth it. 1. Praline crunch granola (adapted from Christina Tosi’s chocolate jimbo cake filling) Ingredients 1 cup pecans 1/2 tsp salt 1 tbsp brown sugar OR jaggery OR maple syrup OR honey Flavorless oil 1/2 cup shredded coconut,…
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Chive pockets (韭菜盒子)
Rated 10 / 10 by loved ones.
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Pad See Ew for when life gets unfair
Here’s a meal you can put together in 30 minutes or less. I had the exact same dish from a restaurant just yesterday, but the homemade version is twice as good.
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Pork belly bánh mì
bánh appétit…
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Mama’s Chiffon Roll Cake
Celebration after celebration, our family always comes back to this recipe.