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Panang Napa Slaw
A friend of mine very kindly sent me a couple of tubs of Panang curry paste (my favorite!), which arrived a couple of days ago. I just had… Read More »
Roasted Red Pepper Soup with Grilled Corn
Ah, a day without some kind of pepper would be so…well, spiceless! I hadn’t really thought about this before, but I’m pretty sure it’s true–at least for me…. Read More »
Beyond Bathtub Gardening
In an earlier post, I described a project we initiated at my house in which a bathtub we never used became an indoor garden for the cold months…. Read More »
Marinated Portobello Mushrooms
Marinated mushrooms, properly made, are among the most satisfying condiments, and among condiments, they are one of very few that also stand on their own as a side… Read More »
The Vital Importance of Flavor
As a cook, I’m expected to delight the palate first, and deliver healthy nutrition second. This has presented a conflict of interests at times, since most people would… Read More »
Tarahumara Running Food
“Agua de Chia,” a.k.a. “Chia Fresca” You may have noticed that chia seeds have joined the growing list of “superfoods,” and are now being added to all sorts… Read More »