This time of year is just so lovely. I am a sucker for all that the Fall brings: the cold weather, the pumpkin goodies, the colorful leaves, and gigantic holiday meals. But beyond that, this is a time of celebration, of thankfulness, and of family. I think my specific love for the Thanksgiving holiday originated during the years I lived… Read More »
With Thanksgiving rapidly approaching, I’ve been scouring the internet, the newspaper, various cookbooks, etc, for new and inspiring dishes for this year’s Thanksgiving menu. For the past number of years, I’ve been the menu planner for my family’s Thanksgiving meal. Usually, my whole family invades my parents place for the entirety of the Thanksgiving day and I cook like a… Read More »
The blur that was October has come and gone, and suddenly I find myself a week into November. I don’t know how I got here. The Fall has been beautiful thus far. The leaves have turned, the sun has been shining, the air is crisp. There isn’t much better than fall in Portland. I am thankful for so many beautiful… Read More »
This salad doesn’t need much in the way of an introduction (it speaks for itself!), so I’ll just say a couple quick things. First off, I am going to declare that this is the perfect fall salad. Apple season is in full swing, and it seems that every apple I bring home from the farmer’s market tastes better than the… Read More »
October is (and was) a doozy of a month. First, I helped throw a wedding reception for my little sister. Then, I helped cater ‘Hogtober Fest’ (more on that in a moment). In addition, I coordinated my cousin’s wedding in Salem last weekend, and I just got back into town from coordinating a friend’s wedding in Southern California. (And lest… Read More »
I am quite excited, as I am a new member of a group called The Velveteers. The group consists of several members, all from various corners of the globe, who are all passionate about cooking and challenge themselves to cook diverse and interesting dishes. (More on the Velveteers at the bottom of this post…) Each month, the Velveteers take on… Read More »
As promised, I am posting another recipe from my sister’s African wedding reception. Disclaimer: this recipe is not authentic or African in any way. Deviled eggs are obviously known for being a kitschy American dish, but I gave them a slight African twist by adding a big dollop of Harissa to them. If you aren’t familiar, Harissa is a North… Read More »