I have heard this many times, even my Mother says so. Chocolate seems to soothe so many cravings and the sense of comfort a bite of this confection brings can also lead to our unraveling. Many studies have been conducted affirming the benefits of munching chocolate for females. Among them are: Decreases the risk of... Continue Reading →
Salads are good for you but they can be boring sometimes. Here is a way to enhance the flavors with a dressing that will not defeat the purpose of eating salad in the first place. For the Salad Assorted leafy greens and chopped lettuce Tomato wedges Sliced mushrooms, raw Black pepper For the... Continue Reading →
Taste Vina Tabali on Tuesday, Sept. 17 On Tuesday, Sept. 17, db Bistro Moderne and Sommelier Christopher Birnie-Wisscher welcome the vibrant wines of Chile's Vina Tabali. Situated in the Limari Valley, Vina Tabali harnesses the region's moderate climate, chalky clay soil and Camanchaca fog, which descends onto the vineyards each morning from the Pacific Ocean... Continue Reading →
I could not sleep well last night. I woke up from a dream about one of the last times I had lunch with a friend, Chris Carvel, who is no longer here. We had Moqueca Mista. The memories of this meal still linger. I remember that is was a cool afternoon and he agreed... Continue Reading →
Edamame are green soybeans. The pods are boiled or steamed and served with salt. It is a great snack or side dish and my kids love them. Ingredients 1 lb fresh edamame in pods, or frozen edamame in pods 2 Tbsp and more sea salt (The desirable amount of salt vary, depending on the amount... Continue Reading →
I just HAD to share this video. I guarantee a smile. Love the musical conversation between these two. Sometimes, you simply do not know what to eat. Let’s Get Food Video Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQ10ZdiSJe8 Written by Charlene deGuzman Directed by Miles Crawford Starring Charlene deGuzman & Miles Crawford
When I take a picture of a plate of food it also means that I will never forget the people that were with me, the conversation we had nor the laughter or tears shared together while eating a good or horrible meal. "One of the very nicest things about life is the way we must... Continue Reading →
Shokudo is an Asian Bistro that specializes in offering a variety of comfort food favorites from the Orient. We were there for a Hoh Wok Club lunch gathering and got to try a special tasting menu. Hoh Wok Club, hosted by Eleanor Hoh, also know as the Wok Star, likes to introduce small restaurants with... Continue Reading →
The interior of the Old Lisbon was very warm and inviting with dark wood furniture, white tablecloths and flowers sprinkled here and there. The Codfish Croquettes with Black-Eye Bean Salad were very tasty. The Portuguese name is Pastéis de Bacalhau com Salada de Feijão Frade. Unusual combination of ingredients, we thought. Codfish croquettes are something we... Continue Reading →
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