I have to be perfectly honest, my knowledge of the culinary differences in Mexico is very limited. That’s why I want to learn more about it. Mexico is a vast country composed of states with different culinary expertise. Central Mexico (Mexico City, Puebla, Morelos) have foods we know and love such as barbacoa, chile rellenos, and chalupas. These are pretty ...
I can’t get enough Asian food: Indian, Thai, Japanese, Chinese, all of it. The range of flavors is enormous and incredibly complex for almost every dish. If I ever have trouble deciding what to eat for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, I will always fall back on Asian cuisine. (Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. This ...
Our country was founded on immigration. The first set of immigrants, Europeans, immigrated to the United States and Africans to the Caribbean islands. This was then followed by citizens from other European countries like Italy, Ireland, and Germany. Immigration continued with people moving from Mexico, China, countries in Eastern Europe, and so many more countries. Over our very short history, ...
I am constantly on a mission for one-of-a kind cookbooks. That includes isolated places that are surfacing, new chefs, or unique techniques! With globalization, new people, places, and cooking methods are now coming to light. Each brings their own flair to the table and to your life! Tasmania is one of these untamed places with a distinct culture. In the ...
I grew up watching Anthony Bourdain, hoping I could be the female version of him. His love for other cultures far and wide was a huge inspiration for me. Bourdain was a legend and his passing effected me and others greatly. These are the kinds of people I look up to, people who have overcome many hardships and openly speak ...
Isn’t it amazing how quickly Chinese New Year is coming up? I think we can finally put 2020 to bed and begin anew with the Year of the Ox. This is the year of determination, strength, and ambition! That calls for an amazing celebration full of delightful Chinese food. (Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. ...
When we think of Italian cooking, it’s mostly mainstream cooking we’re envisioning. This means a lot of American-Italian dishes like pizza, pasta, ciabatta bread, espresso, etc. This is different from authentic Italian cooking, which tends to follow the seasons and fresh ingredients. Each region of Italy has something notable to offer and has their own specialties. Puglia is known for ...
I appreciate that chefs from all over the world are sharing their heritage with all of us. There are international foods I would have never thought about trying until now. Sri Lanka is one of those places… Sri Lanka is a country that sits between South India, Indonesia, and South East Asia. If you’re thinking that their cuisine is packed ...
Asian food tends to be one of my go to comfort foods. As a Pacific Northwesterner I am lucky to be surrounded by so many Asian restaurants. I try them all! This includes fusion food, which can be hit or miss. I’ve only tried making Asian fusion at home once and it was a failure. I know when it is ...
When I visited Japan all I wanted to do was recreate all the dishes I tried, once I got back at home. I’ve made my own Japanese curry, including the roux, but there’s something really special about everything I had in Japan. It’s seems really easy at first until you make one mistake. One small mishap can cause imbalance to ...