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Cauliflower Craze As mentioned in another blog post, cauliflower dishes have been trendy lately. During my culinary school experience, I made three different cauliflower dishes in one assignment. I’ve never eaten so much cauliflower in one sitting before. Today, I will share the second dish, cauliflower gratin. What is Gratin? Gratin, a French term, is […]
What is Poi? Poi is a staple in Hawaiian cuisine. It’s made with water and taro root, or kalo, in Hawaiian. Pounding the kalo and adding water creates a pudding-like consistency. That’s the traditional way of making poi. A modern method is boiling kalo in a pot, mashing, and mixing it with water to create […]
Spring Appreciation I’ve learned to appreciate this season in the last few years. Spring means rebirth and growth— a second chance to do good in the world and be a better version of myself, my everyday goal. Last spring, a superb culinary assignment was to make a blended spring soup using some of my favorite […]
Getting Ready for a Spring Awakening! Spring is right around the corner- the following Monday, to be exact. I’m ready to begin a new season. Spring, to me, is about new and fresh beginnings. Furthermore, it’s about growth, evolution, and development. Last spring, I baked a delicious quick bread with a zesty glaze made with […]
Toss this Salad for Good Luck! In Singapore and Malaysia, the yu sheng, or toss prosperity salad, is a famous salad to consume with loved ones during the Lunar New Year (LNY). The salad includes raw fish, fruits, and vegetables. The best part of this dish is mixing the salad. It creates a bonding and […]
A New Love for Potato Salad One of my favorite assignments in culinary school was making potato salad. I wasn’t a big fan of this salad for a long time until I made this one. Wow! I was in heaven. It was so good! I think it was because everything was made from scratch. Recipe […]
Thanksgiving in the Blink of An Eye Thanksgiving will be here before we know it! I appreciate this holiday because I can reflect on all I’m grateful for. I’ve been enjoying taking part in my Thankful Challenge posts. I look forward to sharing them with you all every day this month. Thank you for being […]
What are Basted Carrots? You may recall another post on Carrots Vichy a few months ago. Basting carrots look similar to Carrots Vichy; however, they’re different- taste and all. Basting is a cooking method that involves moistening a liquid. I’ve used butter to cook these delicious carrots. The technique was unique. It’s something I’ve never […]
Honey Granola Goodness I was excited to experience making homemade granola in my farm-to-table (FTT) approach course at Escoffier School of Culinary Arts. It was a memorable experience. It’s simple and quick. I love everything about granola, especially the crunch. I love sprinkling it on my yogurt and açai bowls. FTT is Lit! FTT restaurants […]
Spice Almonds Recipe & Equipment Before making these savory and seasoned almonds, they must be toasted first. Pan toasted almonds: Yields 1 cup Spiced toasted almonds: Yields 1 cup Production Steps Pan toasted almonds: Spiced toasted almonds: Are Raw Almonds Safe to Eat? My journey in culinary school provided a wealth of knowledge. I’m not […]
