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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
When I went vegan nearly 8 years ago I was committed to never missing out on the flavors, textures, sensations, and pleasure I so enjoyed while eating the traditional dishes I’d grown up with. So much of our food is based on tradition, memories from childhood, fun...
I had all sorts of plans to publish this post over a month ago but it seemed like a beast of an article to write so I kept postponing it. But as the saying goes, all good things are worth waiting for, so I hope you will agree that there will be a lot of valuable info...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
When I went vegan nearly 8 years ago I was committed to never missing out on the flavors, textures, sensations, and pleasure I so enjoyed while eating the traditional dishes I’d grown up with. So much of our food is based on tradition, memories from childhood, fun...
I had all sorts of plans to publish this post over a month ago but it seemed like a beast of an article to write so I kept postponing it. But as the saying goes, all good things are worth waiting for, so I hope you will agree that there will be a lot of valuable info...
