So Many Recipes, So Little Time
Tom’s mom cued us in to this little gem of a place. Seafood Gourmet is a local fish market with a small dining room attached in the back. No any signage outside whatsoever — only those who know. Inside — a line of seafood lovers crowding like penguins against the back refrigerated wall, waiting for…
These are probably my favorite mussels. The flavor are distinctly South East Asian — strong but balanced at the same time. And this one you are hearing it from the queen of electric immersion blender: mortar and pestle are better. I made this recipe many times using different equipment. Mortar and pestle make the world…
If ever on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, do yourself a favor and stop at Regina’s Grocery on Orchard Street. The street feels like a block party with small eateries with outdoor set-ups, art galleries, shops, wall murals. Low rise brick buildings and iconic fire escapes keep you clicking the camera button — every…
Thinking back longingly to that moment when the taste and the view of the Jersey Shore came together. This triple pork beauty is traditionally served on a hard roll and only possible in Sea Isle City, NJ only once a year and only from the masterful hands of Gavin Joyce. What do we have…
On Mondays, all our local fishmongers go fishing to The Fulton Fish Market and their stores are closed. Our village, on the other hand, has a rear yard garbage collection on Tuesdays. And there’s none more until the end of the week. Do you see my dilemma? Another reason to love H Mart. This is…
Malaysian Fried shrimp with Tamarind — Udang Goreng Asam from Fish and Shellfish of Williams Sonoma Savoring series. My first book from this set was a garage sale find at my girls’ nursery school. It took me years to discover the real value behind this and other books from the set — most of them…
This is probably the most talked about recipe of Russian cuisine — legendary chicken croquettes Pozharsky style. There are many arguments about the history of the recipe, its name, and ingredients:— It is named after Pozharsky family.— No, it’s named after a fire in a chicken coup (“pozhar” in Russian means fire).— Veal is the…
Last Friday, Billy Jam, the host of WFMU program Put the Needle on the Record made a stop on his World Tour in our kitchen. Fascinating experience watching live show happening in front of your eyes. Bella really wanted to get on the air. We restrained her the best we could. After the show, there…
South East Asian flavors would be at the top of my list. I love their heat and the sour-salty-sweet fireworks. However when it comes to wings, I’m a Buffalo purist. Wings are hard to get right. There shouldn’t be too much meat — too dry, not too much skin — too greasy, definitely no breading….
This year, my Mother’s Day happened in June. With two older children on the other side of the globe, the baby of the family took me out on the town. Some Like it Hot at The Shubert Theater was absolutely glorious! Music, choreography, costumes, dancing — everything! And the company! I thought of my mom….