I realize that food photography is an important factor in people wanting to try a new recipe or dish. I’ve always eschewed a restaurant that has photos of their food on their menu (though this is far less troublesome overseas) … Continue reading #49: Vanuatu – Sweet Potato Simboro
For my 37th country, I decided to take a healthier approach to a classic dish that can easily become a heavy meal. But first, indulge me this quick diversion. This is horribly overplayed but I’m going to say it anyway, … Continue reading #37: Hungary – Chicken Paprikash
Here in Washington, D.C., summers can be brutal. The humidity usually hovers around 80% or higher and temps often sit in the 90s for weeks at a time. One thing that I have found challenging in coming up with countries … Continue reading #30 + #31: Fiji and New Zealand – Kokada and Pavlova
How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb…of a mess I was about to unleash in my kitchen. 196 countries. Three years. Where do I begin? First off, I have a few secret weapons in my arsenal. 1) … Continue reading A Method to My Madness?
The story of how a formerly picky eater turned into an obsessively diverse home cook. The year? Probably 1986. The place? My parents’ kitchen table. The story? A standoff over eating more vegetables. “But a potato counts, right?” “No, it … Continue reading Origin Story
A Portrait of the Artist as She Cooks 