Culinary commotion
Hawaiian poke salad, California-style
Our annual spring break trip to Kauai came and went. As always, it was beautiful, relaxing, and (although it might seem a bit strange) fragrant. One of my favorite things about visiting Hawaii is stepping off the plane and breathing in deeply. The air smells clean and of tropical flowers. I wouldn’t make that up, … Continue reading
Singapore Hawker Centers, Tian Tian Chicken Rice, and a Hainanese Chicken Rice recipe
It’s chicken, and it’s rice. I know. Understanding the “big deal” about Hainanese Chicken Rice is a bit of a stretch of the imagination. But as we all know from the delicious simplicity of Italian food, the tastiness of a perfectly ripe fruit, and (for us coffee lovers) the excitement of the PERFECT CUP OF … Continue reading
Whole Foods Market Clash continues: Pumpkin Turkey Chili and Homemade Pumpkin Spice Coffee
The Whole Foods Blogger Challenge #WFMClash continues! As you may recall, last week was the first week of the challenge, and the “mystery bag” ingredients turned into a Prosciutto-Wrapped Chicken Breast stuffed with pesto and sweet tomatoes served with a side of Cranberry-Balsamic Glazed Brussels Sprouts. Tasty stuff. Thanks so much for the feedback: I … Continue reading
Whole Foods Clash Challenge: Proscuitto-Wrapped Chicken and Cranberry-Balsamic Glazed Brussels Sprouts
What do a bag of tortilla chips, some cranberry sauce, chicken stock, a trio of delicious sauces have in common? Not much . . . until they are presented to you in a Whole Foods Market Clash challenge for local bloggers, and you are asked to create a holiday inspired meal! This week I was … Continue reading
Thai Green Curry (Gaeng Kiaw Wan Gai)
I always miss Thailand. Every time I see a photo of a beach, I miss Thailand. Every time I walk into an Asian market, I miss Thailand. Every time it’s slightly hot and humid outside… I miss Thailand. No other place in the world has made me feel so out of my comfort zone and … Continue reading
Shrimp, snails, and bull tails: highlights of Andalusian cuisine
There is little else in the world as exciting to me as setting foot on new soil and discovering menus full of things I’ve never had. I’m in that special sort of heaven right now after three beautiful weeks in Andalusia. Those who have visited the more popular cities of Southern Spain–like Cordoba and Granada–have … Continue reading
Coriander and cumin rubbed Cornish game hens with mint yogurt + a French Chardonnay
A friend of ours recently recommended a Mexican market, Pancho Villa, and I’ve been mildly obsessed ever since. I love walking into a supermarket and seeing things I haven’t the faintest idea how to cook with; and it’s all the more exciting that it is in my own city! A giant surprise was finding Cornish … Continue reading
Okonomiyaki!
I’ve heard for years that Japanese food is more than sushi…. but to the average Westerner, what else is there? A trip to Osaka proved that Japanese food is a lot more than the raw fish dishes the country is known for, and after just a few hours, we’d fallen in love with one particular … Continue reading
Brussels Sprouts: New and Improved
Like fashion, music, and just about everything else, food has trends, and lately I’ve noticed an insane fascination with bacon and with Brussels sprouts. Bacon is almost always a crowd pleaser, but some finicky adults require a bit convincing to eat of Brussels sprouts. I’ve always loved this little veggie (come on, they look like … Continue reading
Holiday Leftover Recipe: My Great-Gma’s Indian Turkey Curry
A lot of Sedimentality’s posts have been about our time in Southeast Asia, South America, Italy, and France… but going home for the holidays was a gentle reminder that my own family has a plethora of delicious recipes to share with my readers. In honor of my family, I’d like to share a few of … Continue reading