Crab cakes may be a Maryland tradition but I can’t think of a better way to enjoy them than with San Francisco Dungeness crabmeat. I’ve been making this recipe for more than ten years now – they make a perfect appetizer and are just as good in a sandwich. I usually serve these without any [...]
I haven’t been to Singapore (yet), but it’s one of the countries (well, city-states) that I really want to visit. With one of the most diverse cuisines in the world, it’s a street food heaven offering Malay, Indonesian, Indian, and Chinese flavors and there really is something for every palette. If that doesn’t sound enticing, [...]
Even though it’s almost summer, it’s still cold and rainy in the Bay Area. Warmer weather seems to be on hold and I’ve been craving steaming, brothy soups. Asian soups are my favorite (surprise, surprise) and miso soup with clams has been the perfect antidote to this week’s stormy weather. This recipe is adapted from [...]
I can’t believe it’s taken me this long to review Kirin. It’s my favorite Chinese restaurant in Sonoma County, and I’ve been eating there since I was a kid. Sure, it may not be the pinnacle of authentic Chinese cuisine, but it’s delicious, consistent, and oh, the Mongolian beef. Every time I visit or order [...]
I love pickles. Iranian torshi, Italian giardiniera, Japanese tsukemono – the possibilities are endless. These days, I’m increasingly seeing seasonal pickles show up on restaurant menus, which is a welcome change from the plain pickled cucumber of yesteryear. This recipe is a simple take on seasonal pickled vegetables, and is ready in just one day. [...]