If you asked me five years ago to name a versatile vegetable I probably would have answered potato. I may have also muttered, “but potatoes are a starch and not a vegetable.” What a distance I have traveled since then! It is such a joy to share this journey with you! Along the way I have discovered … Continue reading »
It is great to have a variety of go-to meals stored in your mental recipe collection. These meals can generally be pulled together using freezer and pantry staples, and though they may be written down somewhere the precise recipe is no longer needed. Alas even those back up ideas can become dull after awhile so … Continue reading »
Chinese Food Sign, a photo by fab4chiky on Flickr. I remember really liking Americanized Chinese food from a very young age. I am sure it had a lot to do with the methods of preparation all those sugary, salty, breaded, and fried dishes triggered my brain to release a shot of dopamine into my system. I considered … Continue reading »