Fresh Lemongrass Ginger Ale

Fresh Lemongrass Ginger Ale

This is one recipe that I couldn't wait to share with you! I found it on a CNN's website (I know, such an unlikely source!) The chef that created this it is someone that I'm sure you all know....Jean-Georges Vongerichten. If you are having a outdoor summer party -...

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Rolo Pretzel Turtles

Rolo Pretzel Turtles

This is my quick-fix snack, Rolo Pretzel Turtles. In a matter of 10 minutes, I can satisfy my sweet tooth, my salty tongue and my fat ass. Can you imagine anything more heavenly than glorious chocolate hugging a salty pretzel, topped with a crunchy toasted nut and...

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Delicious Days’ Asian Sesame Chicken Noodle Salad

Delicious Days’ Asian Sesame Chicken Noodle Salad

I have a special section in my bookshelf called "Inspiration and Eye-Candy" and only a handful of lucky titles get a coveted spot on that shelf. These are books that I reach for when I'm feeling hungry-but-not-hungry-but-hungry, which really means I want to eat but I...

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Nobu’s Lobster Carpaccio

Nobu’s Lobster Carpaccio

Below is a slideshow of how I got my "money shot" for the Nobu's Lobster Carpaccio dish. The first shot is the money shot - are you interested on all the other shots that led up to my favorite photo? Which one is your favorite photo? [imagebrowser id=14] This recipe...

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My favorite peeler, hands down

My favorite peeler, hands down

My favorite vegetable and fruit peeler of all time is the Oxo Good Grips Peeler. I've used the same peeler for the past 5 years and have bought dozens of them as gifts to friends and family. It fits in my hand perfectly, the grip is soft - so that when I'm peeling...

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BLT Salad with Buttermilk Dressing

BLT Salad with Buttermilk Dressing

If you know me,  and I hope by now you do, I'm never one to even waste precious chewing energy on a boring salad. I have friends who will enjoy even the most plain salad consisting of one variety of lettuce and a glop of salad dressing from a gallon sized vessel...

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Taiwanese Pork Noodles

Taiwanese Pork Noodles

Traditional Taiwanese Lo Ba which Lo ba literally means stewed meat in Taiwanese. "Lo" = stew "ba" = meat, is one of those comfort foods that will have your house smelling delicious all day. The star anise and cinnamon give this dish its authentic Taiwanese flavor....

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Orange Ginger Flank Steak

Orange Ginger Flank Steak

  Flank steak is quickly becoming one of my favorite steak cuts, and it's taken me this long to really fall in love with it because I normally opt for the skirt steak when shopping flatter cuts for grilling, tacos, fajitas, etc. It wasn't until the price of skirt...

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Tomato and Watermelon Salad

Tomato and Watermelon Salad

Jaden is knee deep in paint, tiles and packing boxes today, so she asked us to step in and tell you guys about this amazing tomato and watermelon salad. Today, we are introducing Zov Karamardian from the internationally acclaimed restaurant Zov's. Jaden had the chance...

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