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A Nifty Trick: How To Peel and Cut Kiwi Fruit

November 7, 2008

These little fuzzy kiwi fruits are fussy to peel, because the skin is so incredibly thin, and a perfectly ripe kiwi is delicate to handle.
But it’s still one of my favorite tropical fruits, as I love the sweet, tart, juicy fruit with the crunchy little black seeds!
Wanna know my trick to peeling kiwi fruit? It’s [...]

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Artisan Steak Tasting

October 26, 2008

“So, have you ever thought about doing a steak tasting?” was the start of the first emails I’d gotten from Carrie Oliver of Oliver Ranch Company.
I was intrigued, but wasn’t convinced that the taste of steak could go much more beyond the grades of tough Select, affordable Choice and out-of-my-budget Prime. I’ve also been able [...]

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Shrimp Fried Rice

August 20, 2008

Beautiful Shrimp Fried Rice photo!
The first time I attempted to cook fried rice on my own, I was a teenager and my parents and little brother were on vacation. I stayed home to attend summer school and to enjoy a little freedom living on my own for a couple of weeks.
Since my Mom was the [...]

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Roasted Garlic Killer Shrimp

December 14, 2007

Earlier this year, I wanted to change up SteamyKitchen.com’s site design and structure. The current design has served me quite well, but I wanted more features, and let’s face it, given the choice of “same” or “more bling” you know which I’d rear end in a heartbeat.

But the only technical thing I’m good at is the three-finger-salute …

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No Knead Bread: so easy a 4-yr old can make it!

September 10, 2007

It’s been almost a year since NY Times unveiled the secret to the revolutionary No-Knead Bread. And while fads come and go, this certainly is a recipe that has transcended the fickleness of foodies. It’s time to revisit the bread…. as many of us have been brainwashed by this summer’s ice cream! We’ve made close [...]

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