Smoky cajun pasta
I used to never cook pasta. And then I met a boy who liked pasta so much that his mother used to tell him that …
22 Dec
Brown butter
Brown butter
Would it be a hyperbole to say that brown butter is the elixir of life? Perhaps it is reasonable to say that brown butter is …
21 Dec
Perfect frittata
Perfect frittata
Breakfast is not just a meal. It is the first gift of the day from you to your family or those you love. It is …
09 Aug
Chilled cauliflower soup
Chilled cauliflower soup
I had a colorful childhood driven in part by the plenitude of superstitions and customs in Korean culture. Some were jests, like the joke that …
08 Aug
Summer days
Summer days
I found myself propositioning a small amish grandmother at the farmers market the other day. Bewildered? Don’t be. Everything was all very innocent. I promise. …
11 Jun
Summer days
Summer days
I found myself burrowing my nose into a bouquet of broccoli raab the other day. Call me crazy, but believe me, you would have, too …
29 May
Sweet potato mochi croissant
Sweet potato mochi croissant
Think: A crackly golden brown exterior; moist, delicate, buttery layers; smooth caramelized sweet potato; and chewy rice cake Now think about all those flavors and textures …
28 Mar
Prayer, Mussels, and Corn
Prayer, Mussels, and Corn
A little over 29 years ago, my father sat across the table from my mother in a bustling 설렁탕 restaurant in Seoul, Korea and decided …
27 Mar
Brown butter
Brown butter
This is a stack of pancakes James and I made together on a Sunday morning. I started the stack because I wanted to make him …
14 Mar
Sometimes …
Sometimes …
… I like to watch food shows just to catch the moments when they turn the camera on the audience members salivating as they stare …