Meals

The last dish I’m bringing from you is a homemade recipe from D and her family’s tomato pappu.  And, as we all know, homemade recipes are the best.

I just realized I’m super behind on Korea posts! Stupid, because I’ve eaten almost all the Korean food. How did that happen? There’s no time! There’s never any time! I’m so excited! I’m so excited! Sorry- Jessie Spano moment. You know you watched Saved by…

It’s Friday night!  And you know what that means? Chinese food. When I first moved to Chicago and lived with Watermelon, Friday night Chinese was our tradition. We lived together for a little over three years (proof that Craigslist roommates CAN be a good thing),…

As promised, though later than I had hoped, I’m bringing you a Mama Buddha original. While not northern Chinese, I think you’ll like it. And I promise that the week continues in the vein of northern China, though perhaps with a little bit of Thanksgiving…

Picture it. It’s Friday night and you’re planted on the couch, excited at the prospect of emptying your DVR, catching up on all your favorite shows that you didn’t have time to watch during the week. The doorbell rings. It’s the delivery man, and the…

I’m kicking things off with what I feel like is one of Vietnam’s most popular dishes- Pho. Pho (pronounced “fuh”) is, to put it simply, noodle soup. But, oh, it’s so much more than that. How? Let me explain. The broth: I mentioned the French…

Today’s dish, Bai Sach Chrouk, is nothing more than meat plus rice with sauce.  However, it IS different.  Let me explain. The Marinade: I confess growing up that mom didn’t vary the spices that she put on the grill. She swears by The Cajun King,…

I love sandwiches SO MUCH. They are the best food because the possibilities are…well, I’m not going to do the math, but I’m pretty sure the answer would be endless.  Looking back, it’s hard to believe in the last year I’ve only made three for…

Tea in Burma is a crazy big deal.  Tea shops in Burma act sort of like coffee shops do here:  places where people can mingle and mix and be.  Big Buddha was very particular about the way I made his tea, but I’ll talk more…

200th POST! WOOOOOO!   It’s back to the streets for my last dish from the Thailand/Singapore region. Like the oyster omelet, I’m pulling inspiration for today’s dish, Char Kway Teow, from Singapore’s street hawkers.  Basically stir fried flat noodles, this dish is as quick and…