Food
Daikon Nimono with Konbu Dashi: A Taste of Japanese Homestyle Cooking
Introduction Daikon Nimono with Konbu Dashi, a classic Japanese dish, is a comforting staple that showcases the humble daikon radish in a flavorful konbu dashi broth. Its origins are rooted in the simplicity of Japanese home cooking, where each ingredient is respected and allowed to shine. For me, this dish evokes memories of family dinners,
Kinoko Takikomigohan: A Forest Feast in a Bowl
Introduction Kinoko Takikomigohan, which translates to “mushroom mixed rice,” is a dish that brings the essence of the forest to the Japanese dining table. Its origins lie in the practice of foraging, a tradition as old as Japan’s mountains and woodlands themselves. This dish holds a special place in my culinary heart, as it reminds
Effortless Granola with Olive Oil and Maple Syrup: A Delectable Delight
Granola is one of those things you should just make at home. It’ doesn’t take that long and all you really have to do is measure the ingredients, mix and bake. I’m calling this one Easy Granola with Olive oil and Maple Syrup. Especially since it doesn’t get easier than this! Just got a box of
Thai Food Supplies
I wanted to create a post for the Thai ingredients I use for cooking Thai food. Hence, the Thai food supplies post. Over the years I have found this information through various websites and books and thought it would be nice to have a central reference. The below condiments are what I use today. If you
Thai Stir Fried Tofu with Green Beans: A Flavorful Vegan Dish
Delicious Thai Stir-Fried Tofu with Green Beans: A Flavorful Vegan Recipe5-Star Thai Stir Fried Tofu with Green Beans: A Flavorful Vegan Dish When it comes to Thai food… I usually order something like a noodle stir fry, soup noodles, curry or some sort of stir fried vegetables. Boooooorriiinnnggg. Well at least it’s more than just
Delicious Charlie Bird’s Farro Salad: Version 1.0 Unveiled
Farro is my favorite grain. It’s chewy, nutritious, and versatile. You might be wondering… How good can a salad get? Well, I’ll tell you this is easily one of the best salads I’ve eaten. I’ll go easy on the superlatives and let you see for yourself. Whether you’ve had farro before or not, here’s the
Delicious Brown Butter Granola: Pomegranate Molasses, Sumac & Coconut Bliss
When it comes to granola I usually try to keep it healthy and use olive oil. I would say this is 90% of the times I have made it. I’ve made it countless times and never have I used brown butter as the source of oil. I have to say that this Brown Butter Granola