Food in Hanoi Vietnam-Day 2
Hanoi Day 2- July 5, 2009 We awake to dumping rain and 90 degree weather. We decide to walk to the big, old market called Dong Xuan and check out the “36 Streets” of the old quarter. We set out…
Food in Hanoi Vietnam- Day 1
We’ve just spent 3 full days exploring the food of Hanoi, Vietnam. It was certainly just a small microcosm of what is available, but delicious nonetheless. Quon An Ngon Our first meal was at a restaurant called Quan An Ngon…
Paper Chef #42: Vietnam Edition
In case you missed it, my Orzo Salad was selected as the winner of last month’s Paper Chef Competition. I was extremely thrilled and flattered to be selected. As winner, it is my duty to host and judge this month’s…
Blueberry Lemon Curd Tart
Very rarely do I go out and buy food with the express intent to make something specific. Rather, I’m usually inspired by something I see at the market or by the desire to use something already in my ‘fridge, freezer,…
Bread and Wine; Girl’s Night Out and A How to Bake Bread Class
How to bake bread using the Artisan Bread in 5 Minutes Per Day method
Coriander Crusted Ahi Tuna with Cucumber Slaw and Wasabi Vinaigrette
One of the benefits to working in restaurants is that I have access to product which might otherwise be difficult to get or expensive. Occasionally, I ask one of the chefs I work with if I can buy something and…
Orzo Salad with Asparagus, Artichokes, Tuna & Lemon Vodka Vinaigrette
Asparagus. Artichokes. Tuna….Vodka? What do these ingredients all have in common? Not much, but that’s the point. They are the four ingredients chosen at random for this month’s Paper Chef Challenge by last month’s winner, Allison of Local Lemons. I…
Salmon Cakes with Spicy Yogurt Remoulade
Recipe for Salmon Cakes served with a spicy yogurt remoulade.
Cook. Eat. Travel. Grow.
