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Garlicky Beluga Lentils, Roasted Carrots, Pomegranate and Zhoug
In the mood for a hearty, healthy and flavorful dish in the midst of the holiday rush? Then I suggest making today’s recipe of garlicky beluga lentils on a bed of creamy thick yogurt, topped with roasted carrots, zhoug and pomegranate seeds for a true party in your...
Pickled Strawberries
Of all the sweet recipes that you can find with strawberries, I’ve always wondered: what about making some savory creations that still highlight the fresh sweetness of these gorgeous berries? As a Scandinavian, I tend to want to pickle everything, but in all honesty,...
Spring Socca Flatbread
This weekend is Memorial Day Weekend and the unofficial start of summer, but produce -wise it’s still spring. This is the peak season for foods like asparagus, artichokes, scallions, lettuce, peas, garlic, and radishes. Nothing makes me happier after a long, cold...
Vegan Shrimp Banh Mi Sandwich
There’s nothing quite as satisfying as a delicious sandwich that is composed correctly. You need flavor (obviously) but also texture and the right combination of sweet, spicy, salty and tangy. Easy to put together but incredibly satisfying to bite into.. that is what...
Blinis for (Champagne) Breakfast
This blog post was inspired by a fun tradition in Norway every May 17th, the country’s Constitution Day: organizing a champagne breakfast! On this day, Norwegians gather in the morning to huge tables of foods from smoked salmon and scrambled eggs with dill, potato...
Casa Dragones tequila
The tequila category has exploded these past years and there are now more brands than ever before on the market. According to Drizly, an online ordering and delivery platform of alcoholic products, tequila was the third largest spirit category in 2021, and is set to...
CHILE RELLENOS
Chile Rellenos are stuffed roasted poblano peppers that are battered and deep-fried. The recipe originates from the Mexican village of Puebla, and the traditional version is typically stuffed with minced meat and cheese. Today most traditional recipes only contain...
A Vegan Mapo Tofu Recipe To Die For
This blog post was inspired by my friend, colleague, and fellow wine professional and Dame, Joyce Lin. Also a New York resident, she was born and raised in Taiwan and through her company Sip with Joyce, she focuses on the concept of creating wonderful food and wine...
Wonton Mushroom Dumplings in Ginger Broth
When are dumplings not a good idea? They really are my “vegan chicken” soup for the soul, and the meal is even more satisfying when you’ve made the dumplings all yourself. These wonton dumplings filled with wild mushrooms and chives are absolutely heavenly and a meal...
Cider and Curry- Bliss in a Hurry
I liken curry to the ultimate, wholesome fast food for the culinary vegan- so many flavors can be produced in no time at all and it's healthy to boost. But what to drink with it to take it to the next level? As a wine professional, most times when I cook a curry, I...
Traveling Through Cider
I have a special love for Spain, its people, culture and cuisine. Perhaps it stems from my early childhood years when my parents owned a summer home in Benidorm on the east coast of Spain, all the way to today as I now have a sister-in-law from Madrid who is as...
Elderflower Cordial
Elderflowers are some of the first flowers you can harvest in the spring in Norway. The season is quite short, but typically you will find them in late May through June. They grow on trees and produce beautiful white flowers that have a gorgeous floral scent. There...
Pickled Strawberries
Of all the sweet recipes that you can find with strawberries, I’ve always wondered: what about making some savory creations that still highlight the fresh sweetness of these gorgeous berries? As a Scandinavian, I tend to want to pickle everything, but in all honesty,...
Spring Socca Flatbread
This weekend is Memorial Day Weekend and the unofficial start of summer, but produce -wise it’s still spring. This is the peak season for foods like asparagus, artichokes, scallions, lettuce, peas, garlic, and radishes. Nothing makes me happier after a long, cold...
Vegan Shrimp Banh Mi Sandwich
There’s nothing quite as satisfying as a delicious sandwich that is composed correctly. You need flavor (obviously) but also texture and the right combination of sweet, spicy, salty and tangy. Easy to put together but incredibly satisfying to bite into.. that is what...
Blinis for (Champagne) Breakfast
This blog post was inspired by a fun tradition in Norway every May 17th, the country’s Constitution Day: organizing a champagne breakfast! On this day, Norwegians gather in the morning to huge tables of foods from smoked salmon and scrambled eggs with dill, potato...
Casa Dragones tequila
The tequila category has exploded these past years and there are now more brands than ever before on the market. According to Drizly, an online ordering and delivery platform of alcoholic products, tequila was the third largest spirit category in 2021, and is set to...
CHILE RELLENOS
Chile Rellenos are stuffed roasted poblano peppers that are battered and deep-fried. The recipe originates from the Mexican village of Puebla, and the traditional version is typically stuffed with minced meat and cheese. Today most traditional recipes only contain...
A Vegan Mapo Tofu Recipe To Die For
This blog post was inspired by my friend, colleague, and fellow wine professional and Dame, Joyce Lin. Also a New York resident, she was born and raised in Taiwan and through her company Sip with Joyce, she focuses on the concept of creating wonderful food and wine...
Wonton Mushroom Dumplings in Ginger Broth
When are dumplings not a good idea? They really are my “vegan chicken” soup for the soul, and the meal is even more satisfying when you’ve made the dumplings all yourself. These wonton dumplings filled with wild mushrooms and chives are absolutely heavenly and a meal...
Cider and Curry- Bliss in a Hurry
I liken curry to the ultimate, wholesome fast food for the culinary vegan- so many flavors can be produced in no time at all and it's healthy to boost. But what to drink with it to take it to the next level? As a wine professional, most times when I cook a curry, I...
