Garden Salad & Loc Lac

admin | September 28, 2007

The shutterbug has returned. I am slowly starting to snap pictures of anything and everything again.
The beefy dish was last night’s dinner — Loc lac, a Cambodian beef salad served with a basic red wine vinegarette sauce and Jasmine rice. I make it frequently as it is delicious (fast becoming […]

veggie grill: holiday take-out

admin | September 22, 2007

as i’m sure you know, yesterday was a holiday. it was labor day here in the u.s., and even though it’s kind of a bullshit holiday when people like to actually go out (rather than sit home with their families worshipping god or whatever), most of my favorite vegan restaurants decided to close for the […]

Brownies a la Bouchon

admin | September 21, 2007

Our trips up to Yountville are never complete unless we stop in at Bouchon Bakery to pick up some goodies. If it’s your first visit, you must try the chocolate bouchon (right). It’s a cork-shaped brownie bite that’s their signature delicacy, and it puts those mass-produced Costco ones you’ve probably had to shame. If you’ve […]

Mediterranian Bean Dip

admin | September 17, 2007

My friend brough this dip/salad to a potluck and I couldn’t get enough of it! I’m making some for lunch today and serving with those new cracker flatbread thingees.
1 can garbanzo beans, drained (15 oz.)
1 can kidney beans, drained (15 oz.)
1/2 red onion chopped
1 tomato chopped
handful chopped Italian parsley
1 clove garlic, minced
juice of one […]

South East Asian Food: Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand (Penguin handbook)

admin | September 13, 2007

Author: Rosemary Brissenden
Paperback:
270 pages

Company: Penguin (Non-Classics)
(1972-01-30)

ISBN: 0140461515
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Corn, Barley, and Bean Salad

admin | September 11, 2007

This delicious, protein packed salad is perfect for a light summer meal or served as a side dish. The barley gives it the feel of a pasta salad, but barely is a very nutritious whole grain (make sure you buy hulled barley and not pearl barely which is more refined and less nutritious).
3/4 cup uncooked […]

Food Events: Slow Food Miami Exotic Fruit Brunch

admin | September 5, 2007

I’m so excited about this brunch, especially because of my recent curiosity about exotic tropical fruit. Just reading the menu inspires me to cook more with these crazy fruits we are lucky enough to have in South Florida. Here is the menu:
Amuse Bouche: “a shot” Avocado, “a shake” of Mamey;
Tropical Fruit Spritzers;
Baked Banana French Toast […]

Thai Massage Is A Part Of Thai Culture

admin | September 2, 2007

Many tourists in Thailand who are actually interest in the culture and the people of Thailand (and not just it’s pristine beaches) get to experience it with all senses:
Thai massage of course is where your skin and muscles are benefiting from an ancient form of bodywork. But many people also take cooking classes in Thailand, […]