I'm a Fun-gi
Mushroom are one of those foods that are loathed and loved in equal proportions. I, myself, am a lover, an ardent admirer, a jealous...
Bringing Home Boon with Uncle Boons Lamb Laab OR...How I Held My Nose and Learned to Love Fish Sauce
I love laab (or larb or lahb or laap). The fatty meat cut with tangy dressing, fresh herbs and a good shock of spice can warm you up on a...
Homemade Holidays-Seasoned Salts & Jalapeño Honeys
I love homemade gifts. As a child, I was an absolute master of the homemade present. I mean, weren't we all the mini-Picassos bestowing...
Cheers to the Christkindlesmarkt, an Acceptable Place to Get Drunk in Public During the Holidays
I've spent a few family Christmases in Europe and one of the great joys of a European Christmas is the Christkindlesmarkt. Strung out...
Let's Roll - Almond Cinnamon Streusel Rolls
Part of my bid for a more fulfilling Christmas this year includes more holiday baking along with more homemade gifts, learning Christmas...
All Hot and Jalapeño'd
This sweet/hot suspension of crunchy jalapeños in spicy syrup makes for the ultimate addition to any meal. Drizzle it on veggies and meat...
Pass the Pimento Cheese Please!
Pimento Cheese has been a staple of Southern picnics and porch lunches since the 1900’s but was relatively unknown to this California...
Get Stuffed: Home Sausage-Making
My husband and I both love sausages! German landjager and weisswirst and leberkase, North African Merguez, Croatian Cevapcici, Spanish...
