Have we chatted artichokes? I love them for more than a mayonnaise (I mean, aioli) vessel, though, seriously, I do love a good aioli, too. I find their flavor bafflingly difficult to describe other than, “… good,” (followed perhaps by some grunts of approval), but I do heartily approve. Also, does eating a lot of artichokes […]
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Street Vegan by Adam Sobel – Cookbook Review
When a book’s front cover’s got some kind of Asian-inspired sandwich (after research, Thai Barbecue Seitan Ribs with Pickled Thai Basil and Onions and Smoked Chile-Roasted Peanuts… whew), and its back cover’s just a grid of donuts, you know it’s going to be a good one. Street Vegan delivers, with an abundance of flavorful recipes, […]
Ambiguous (but non-teriyaki) Asian Bowl – DJade Remix
So, yes, I have another bowl for you guys, which is actually reusing / remixing a couple recipes that I’ve already posted, just, you know, arranged differently. This is real life, you guys. Getting a CSA box has certainly helped me avoid getting stuck in meal repeating ruts, but I still definitely recycle cooking methods. I’m calling […]
Blooms and Blaspheming at The Grotto in PDX
Please forgive me. First of all, with very limited warning, I have decided to masquerade as a fashion blogger. Second, I wore this cheeky necklace and a dress with a relatively large hole in the back to what is theoretically a religious space. Third, I indulged in some serious vanity while my wonderful friend Kim and I […]
Green Bean Zing from 101 Cookbooks
At the supermarket (Hey, sometimes I have to live my life during the farmers’ market. Live your life. Take advantage of the convenience of the supermarket if necessary.) yesterday, though I searched high and low, I just could not find green beans, the wily little bastards. I loaded up on sugar snap peas, and on […]