Fennel and Leek are becoming common ingredients in recipes. However, they are not the easiest vegetables to decipher. I mean, look at them? Weird… is my first thought. But there’s so much to them. They add depth and flavor to lots of dishes and are not intimidating once you know how to cut, clean, andContinue reading “What are Fennel and Leek, Really?”
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Philippines on our minds: Filipino Ensaymada Bread and Lumpiang Sariwa
It has been a bittersweet time for the Philippines these recent weeks. First, I want to acknowledge the elephant in the room at this time of celebration… The Taal Volcano eruption that occurred one week, January 12, 2020, before the biggest annual celebration on the island. This volcano is known as the world’s smallest yetContinue reading “Philippines on our minds: Filipino Ensaymada Bread and Lumpiang Sariwa”
Holiday Stuffing or Dressing? Why not Bread Pudding?
It’s the American age-old question… Do you call your Thanksgiving turkey “side” stuffing or dressing? Well, my unprofessional, yet logical response is… call it stuffing if it’s baked in the bird and call it dressing if it is baked separately in a casserole dish. It is suggested NOT to cook the stuffing in the birdContinue reading “Holiday Stuffing or Dressing? Why not Bread Pudding?”
Happy 66 years of freedom Laos!
Can’t ignore Laos… Although Laos celebrated Independence Day from its so-called union with France on July 19 and will celebrate its National Day on December 2, the date it became a democratic republic, the country gained its FULL independence from France on October 22, 1953. This is a time for remembrance; a time to revelContinue reading “Happy 66 years of freedom Laos!”
Baking Ethiopia in Honor of Ably Ahmed Ali
Why Ethiopia? Coincidentally, congratulations to Prime Minister Ably Ahmed Ali for winning the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize that was announced this past Friday “for his efforts to achieve peace and international cooperation, and in particular for his decisive initiative to resolve the border conflict with neighbouring Eritrea.” (as described in The Nobel Peace Prize pressContinue reading “Baking Ethiopia in Honor of Ably Ahmed Ali”
A Taste of Spain
Why Spain? When I started this journey, I knew I wanted to “bake Spain” sooner than later. I chaperoned a small group of students to Spain and France a few years ago. During the Spain portion of this trip, we spent some time in Madrid, Toledo, Barcelona, and Zaragoza. While all cities/towns were wonderful inContinue reading “A Taste of Spain”