Last summer, Corey and I took a dream vacation to Kauai. I’d always wanted to visit Hawaii, and after we moved to California I swore we’d make it happen. Kauai, in a word, is paradise. Hawaiian cuisine didn’t knock my socks off. I expected an abundance of fresh, tropical vegetables and fruits, but soon learned [...]
Archive of posts filed under the Side Dish category.
Collards, Demystified
Before my big southern feast, collard greens were a bit of a mystery to me. I’d eaten them in various restaurants; some were quite tasty, others were quite mushy and bland. I figured collards were one of those southern/soul food dishes that require a complicated and/or time-tested recipe to guarantee authentic, delicious flavor. I tackled [...]
Back in the Saddle
Phew! It’s good to be home after weeks of constant traveling. As much as I love dining out, staying in hotels, and racking up frequent flyer miles, I’m officially sick of everything associated with travel. I’ll be spending the next six weeks right here in San Francisco, enjoying the city and experimenting with my new [...]
Potato Perfection
Remember Corey’s love/hate relationship with tomatoes? He has a similar mindset when it comes to potato salad. It contains all sorts of ingredients that he loves – potatoes, mayo, pickles, mustard – so in theory, he should love it. But he remains indifferent. Fortunately, this doesn’t mean he’s intolerant. He’ll taste any potato salad I [...]
