Go then, eat thy bread with joy and drink thy wine with gladness. Eccl 9:7
It has been a very long time since I lasted posted, and (unsurprisingly) a lot has happened. My husband and I are expecting our first child in October! It is a very exciting time for us, and the first trimester was a roller coaster of…
I highly recommend trying this Alabama-style jackfruit BBQ recipe, even if you are normally a meat-eater. Using jackfruit in lieu of pulled pork is nothing new in Asian cuisines, but we are bringing it down to the Deep South! We pair a braised jackfruit BBQ…
Rich, Italian foods like this bruschetta con burrata are always immensely satisfying to me. Pretty much anyone can make a good bruschetta with a variety of ingredients, but this particular combination has become our go-to. Bruschetta is a fairly traditional Italian dish that has become…
I love frittata because I find that there is a bit of nostalgia in this lovely, Italian dish. I remember Auburn tailgates and family brunches that always included a frittata of some sort. Although I could seldom partake (they usually included sausage), I always loved…
Smashed potatoes always look so delicious, but before making them I worried that the potatoes would dry out and end up tasting chalky. This recipe solves that problem by boiling them in broth prior to pan frying. As a result it imparts a spectacular flavor…
Ramadan is coming to an end soon, but I thought I’d go ahead and post this awesome snack! I know I’m about a month too late, but hey, you can have delicious snacks like this after Ramadan too. From what I’ve read, piaju is a…
Pasta e fagioli is a very traditional, Italian stew (pasta and beans), and I want to talk a little bit about the terminology here. I have labelled this post in particular as minestra. Any students of Italian will naturally question this, because the word that most commonly refers to…
Something I love about living in California is the number of fruit trees. You will find oranges, lemons, limes, and figs casually hanging above many local yards. Recently, one of William’s coworkers brought us a few, fresh lemons. The timing was convenient, seeing as I…
Zucchini fritters are similar to latkes but instead of potatoes, shredded zucchini makes up the bulk of the batter. This recipe includes green onions and garlic to add flavor and a nice crunch! You will definitely make crispier fritters with the use of a cast…
Watermelons are at their peak juiciness in the hottest days of summer. They bring their cool, refreshing sweetness into our gardens and our markets at the exact time we need it. Cucumber is, thus, a perfect pairing. For this gazpacho recipe I’ve added dried dill to boost that refreshing factor.