4 / 5 Stars | 12 Reviews
by Claudia
“This delicious Japanese soup features with Shiitake mushrooms and tofu.”
4 / 5 Stars | 12 Reviews
by Claudia
“This delicious Japanese soup features with Shiitake mushrooms and tofu.”
Once, not so long ago, my life was saved by a meal. But not literally. At the time I was eating three deliciously prepared vegetarian meals a day, made with mostly organic ingredients, served in a lovely setting, surrounded by friends and other good people. Food was abundant and easy to obtain, as it usually is here in the Western world.
Nonetheless, I was utterly and completely depleted. Exhausted and overworked, I was pushed beyond my limits in my position as head cook of, ironically, that very same vegetarian kitchen. There I was, feeding over sixty people three meals a day, six days a week but I had forgotten how to feed myself.
4.8 / 5 Stars | 16 Reviews
by Phoena
“Pickled ginger is called gari or amazu shoga in Japanese. It’s served with sushi or sashimi and eaten between different kinds of sushi. It helps to clean your taste buds and enhance the flavors. It’s also great with Century Eggs – a Chinese delicacy. You can find prepared pickled ginger in pink or white at most Asian markets but I preferred to make my own and share with family and friends.”
4.25 / 5 Stars | 6 Reviews
by Teri
“Good and hearty. Steak, barbecue sauce and a bowl of fresh greens – this would be fun barbecue fare. Grill the steaks and plop onto the salad.”
The 4th of July is my favorite holiday: Outside activities, beer, and lots of great food. What more do you want? If you’re like me, you’ve been scheming about what to make for the holiday weekend. We’ve got some great recipes that need to consider. This year let’s skip the chips and go for the grilled okra with chipotle dipping sauce. For a great side dish, you’ve got to try the mixed potato salad, and for dessert, you need to try the Coca-Cola soft serve ice cream (swoon). Looking for an easy drink idea? Try our 4-ingredient wine sparkler.
When it comes to cocktails, by no means does frozen translate to frilly. In fact, one hot spot in the Midwest has a menu of high-end, rock star cocktails all served frozen. Inspired by the heat and in a toast to the 4th of July, this week we decided to follow suit and take the gin and tonic, that most sublime summertime sip, to the frozen side of cocktails.