You guys, I have banh mi on my mind, and my mind on banh mi. I was giving a work presentation a few months ago (yes, it has been months), and I gave the example of a local search query [banh mi in Milpitas]. It’s been problematic since then. I have a lust for this […]
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Spring Skillet Frittata and Cumin-Roasted Vegetable Salad
Here are things that I suspect might be written about “weeknight dinners” in legitimate cookbooks: family-friendly quick and/or easy to prepare reheat well, or become good leftovers moderately virtuous Here are the things I care about when considering “weeknight dinners” creating minimal dirty dishes But actually. I’m only kind of kidding. I care about the […]
Spiced Stuffed Mushrooms
Mushrooms, you guys. We should talk about them. They are a “challenge” food of mine, which makes me feel like a bad food and vegetable enthusiast because everyone seems to lose their minds over fragrant truffles and earthy shiitakes, but I just am not quite there. I’ve got to stick to the ones milder in […]
Two Spring Chawanmushi
Savory or sweet breakfast? It’s a question that keeps me up at night (actually true sometimes, but I promise it’s rarely). I’m usually partial to the savory menu offerings, but I do enjoy myself a little breakfast dessert, and the occasional dessert breakfast, too. Choosing a brunch entree is one of the few times that […]
Sandwich Cake
Notably, sandwich cake is not the same as cake sandwich. For mysterious and unknown reasons, a certain roommate of mine does not really like normal cake. (I know. This is what I have to live with.) Luckily, we do share an enthusiasm for bread and a distinct lack of enthusiasm for raucous birthday revelry. […]