We were spared the heat dome that covered most of the country (and the news) last week—in fact, it’s been unseasonably cool in Southern California, with the overcast mornings and cool evenings more expected in the Pacific Northwest. However, when I saw a recipe for cold noodles with sesame sauce, I couldn’t help myself. I just … More A real love affair
When I was growing up, my family spent every summer visiting my grandparents in Washington and Oregon. Growing up in Alaska, the quality of our produce relied on the vagaries of the few airlines that came into the city. The Pacific Northwest, however, benefits from abundant winter rains and long hours of sun (or at … More Then and now
Lately, I’ve felt like my life has exploded around me like a meteorite. Things haven’t been bad (in fact, most of the chaos has been the good variety), but I’ve felt like I haven’t had a chance to breathe. My days have been longer (at least the sun is playing along); I go to bed … More Climbing out of the crater
There’s something magical about drab, poached pork playing dress-up with fresh herbs and spices. I toast my own rice, because I like to control the texture and the nuttiness. Also, mise en place is a must with this and many other Southeast Asian dishes—I like to use a big cutting board and have lots of … More Larb (Thai Pork Salad)
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