Did you know tempura is not Japanese in origin? I learned that it is actually Portuguese and derives from the Latin word “tempora” referring to the time spent fasting from eating meat, which also contributes to why you mainly see vegetables used. The main components of tempura are the vegetables and seafood covered in tempura […]
In honor of my husband’s Polish background, I tried my hand at making this Central and Eastern European dish – pierogies. For those who don’t already know, they are similar to dumplings and are typically filled with potatoes and cheese, sometimes meats and other veggies like onions and mushrooms. They’re slightly bigger than a typical
For my first week of the 52 Week Challenge, I chose a dish that I have been curious about making ever since seeing it in the movie with the same name. At the time, I remember thinking the thin slices were pepperoni and how appetizing the dish looked, especially when Ego’s jaw (and pen) dropped.
Week 1: Confit Byaldi (a.k.a. Ratatouille) Read More »
Can you believe it’s been about 18 months since the last time I posted on this blog? I’ve never been much of a New Year’s resolution kind of person, but I can be easily influenced by TikTok so I made it a point this year to take some time to reflect on 2023 and set
Challenge Accepted! Read More »
