Happy 2015 to all of you! I hope your holidays were all that you hoped for and more. My holiday hiatus from the blogging front is now officially over. 2014 offered plenty of things to be thankful for. With this blog alone, what started off as a repository of my …
I grilled some tri-tip steak for dinner today. For one of its sides, I decided to make Fresh Cucumber Salad. It’s such an easy thing to make, and pairs well with fried or grilled food. This might seem like a summer salad, but I make it as long as cucumbers are available. …
Tonight, I finally harvested two tomatoes off my brandywine tomato plant. I’ve been blogging and taking pictures of my little garden (you can find the old posts here, here and here), but harvesting the tomatoes was such a joy! Maybe that’s why farmers do this. I felt so happy knowing …
I’m adding yet another category in this blog: Time-tested. I’ve been cooking for the longest time, so I’ll share recipes that I actually use in our day-to-day eating. It’s not always about fancy meals and complicated recipes. Some days, cooking the simplest dishes gives me the most satisfaction. One of …
Has it been almost two weeks since my last experiment? Last week was pretty busy because a family member underwent surgery, so we ate out most nights. The days when I cooked at home, I simply cooked food from memory. Tonight, however, was a good night for another experiment, a good …
I rarely buy swordfish due to its reported mercury content, but once in a blue moon, even if I attempt to be environmentally conscious, I give in to buying it. Come on, it’s doesn’t happen often. Acknowledgement: The full and original version of this recipe can be found in The …
