Tea eggs. That’s what I’ve got for you tonight. As I was paging through the Eastern China pages of Mama Buddha’s cookbook trying to decide what to make, I was struck by these tea eggs: a simple yet exotic twist on something so seemingly ordinary…
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…
It’s time for chocolate. Seems like it should be time for chocolate. I realized that it’s been since August (AUGUST!) since I made anything chocolate. Remember when I made that chocolate bread pudding? God that was good. Have you made it yet? Stop what you’re…
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…
I have a major sweet tooth. HUGE. It’s why I insisted when I started this blog a year ago that I do at least one dessert from every region. I mean, by limiting myself to the familiar (sticky toffee pudding, chocolate cake), I would have…
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…
I was reminded as I saw that today is National Fluffernutter day that my one year blog anniversary has come and gone without notice! A few days over one year ago I started my culinary journey around the world with meatloaf, and today I’m cooking…
