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Panang Napa Slaw

In Uncategorized On June 30, 2011 1 Comment

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

In Uncategorized On June 29, 2011 3 Comments

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 Uncategorized On June 27, 2011 3 Comments

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

In Uncategorized On June 26, 2011 5 Comments

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

In Uncategorized On June 24, 2011 3 Comments

 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

In Uncategorized On June 23, 2011 1 Comment

“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 »