It took me seven years from leaving Japan to truly appreciate the delicacy and intricacy of ramen. I have tried many different iterations of ramen, some fish based, some meat based and yes…even veggie based and I believe I have found my favorite combination. I love chicken based ramen with any type of unctuous meat,…
Tag: Herbs
Stuffed Chicken Breast with Fondant Potatoes
Savory chicken and potato recipes that will keep people coming back for more!
Chorizo for Breakfast and Romesco Sauce
I want you to consider this my love letter to chorizo. Growing up in California I took this ingredient for granted, I didn’t appreciate the complexity, versatility and flavor that chorizo could impart on any dish. It can be both a main ingredient to a dish or it can just add a bold flavor that…
French Onion Soup with Gnocchi
Today the temperature has dipped down to a balmy 15 degrees. We have the water dripping in the faucets so that the pipes won’t burst and I have my heated blanket on high…it is still definitely winter! When the weather is so cold outside that I cannot even think about leaving the house, I know…
Sweet Potato Shepard’s Pie
When the weather changes and winter coats come out of storage, I know it is time to bust out my favorite cold weather dishes. One of my favorite comfort food dishes is Shepard’s Pie. The dish uses my favorite red meat, lamb, and it combines my favorite herbs, rosemary and thyme. One year when I…
Fettuccine with Champagne and Lobster Cream Sauce
Sometimes you just want something super fancy and extra decadent…Champagne and lobster will help you achieve that!! I don’t normally cook like this, I try and keep things simple and easy to make, but every once and a while I want to try something that is challenging. For me, lobster is both a challenge…
Entering the world of Pork
This is my first ever official blog post! I have had a love for food for as long as I can remember and always love to take pictures of dishes that I have eaten and made. This is my place to share some of the amazing tastes that I have sampled. We have had a…