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What’s Shakshuka? Shakshuka means “all mixed up.” This dish was believed to have originated in either Yemen or Tunisia. It consists of eggs cooked in a skillet with tomato sauce, peppers, onions, other herbs, or cheese. It’s usually served with bread (Kantor, 2017). Recipe Kitchen Equipment Cooking Instructions The Many Faces of Shakshuka Shakshuka can […]
Strawberries and Spring! Happy Spring Eve! We’re continuing with another post on one of my favorite spring fruits. This week, I’m sharing a simple recipe for strawberry jam. To learn more about spring fruits, check out last week’s post. Strawberry Jam Recipe Yields: 1 cup Kitchen Equipment Cooking Instructions Difference Between Pectin & Gelatin I thought […]
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 […]
Impressive Mushroom Pâté Appetizer Spread Want to inspire your loved ones with this mushroom pâté spread? I was amazed after I made this dish. It wasn’t too appetizing to the eye, but it was delicious. Let’s get right into it. Mushroom Pâté Recipe & Kitchen Equipment Yields 12 ounces Cooking Instructions More Health Benefits In […]
Thai Cuisine We explored Thai food in my World Cuisines course in culinary school. That was my favorite class during my culinary school journey. It was 12 weeks long, but I wished it was longer. There were so many more cuisines I wanted to explore. Vegan Green Thai Curry Recipe & Kitchen Equipment Cooking Instructions […]
Love is in the Air! Happy Valentine’s and Galentine’s Day! Valentine’s Day has numerous meanings in today’s society. It’s not a holiday for couples. Instead, it’s commemorated amongst singles and friends, too. It’s love celebrated all around. Galentine’s Dinner One of my girlfriends and I celebrated Galentine’s Day at Vein at Kakaʻako. The food was terrific, […]
LNY Celebration Did you know the Lunar New Year celebration starts on LNY Eve and lasts 16 days? Introducing… Jai! I recently learned about a vegetarian dish called jai. It originated in China. It’s usually eaten during the Lunar New Year to bring good luck. In Chinese culture, jai is similar to the Japanese mochi […]
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 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 an […]
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 […]
New Year’s Day Tradition Kept Alive Happy 2023! It’s a brand new year. A day to begin fresh and create measurable goals to continue evolving and growing. In Japanese culture, we have many traditions during New Year’s. One is that we eat ōzoni on NYD to bring good luck for the new year. Ōzoni is […]
