You hear a lot about Korean Fried Chicken nowadays…but my favorite fried treat from overseas is Kaarage – Japanese Fried Chicken. It’s SO good in fact that I’ve enjoyed it in numerous forms— and it always satisfies. I’ve had it all over Tokyo, and every SoCal Japanese restaurant and even love the refrigerated version from Mitsuwa (my local Japanese market). This is magical fried chicken. The marinade is a sure fire way to make that chicken sitting in your fridge sing. I’ve spent years sampling the best of kaarage , and finally cracked the code to make the ultimate version at home. It’s a meal my entire family begs for—including my five year old who dunks each piece in Kewpie Mayo until it’s covered! A…
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Continue ReadingWhen the calendar begins to reach October I have a few things on my mind. First would be Halloween, and decorating for my favorite holiday. Next would be anticipating the time change and adjusting to darkness at dinner time. And…
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Continue ReadingThe idea of an icebox cake has been around since the 40’s, but I wanted to make one with Asian flavors. Pandan is derived from a tropical plant that grows in Southeast Asia. I’d say the profile can be compared…
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Continue ReadingI love simplicity. The best foods have few ingredients. I’m not kidding. Next time you’re at the grocery store pick up a cheap brand of ice cream; then compare it to Haagen Dazs, who often delivers delectable ice cream with…
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Continue ReadingWhen a restaurant has a side dish they refer to as an “accompaniment”, you know it’s good. The crab fried rice at Eddie V’s may be the main attraction. Don’t let those delectable center-cut filet mignons fool you—this side dish…
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Continue ReadingA few years back my husband and I were visiting some close friends in Austin, Tx. It so happened to be my husbands birthday and our friends had a great idea—Eddie V’s in downtown Austin. If you’ve ever been to…
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Continue ReadingOui is Yoplait’s best yogurt, minimal ingredients are used and the yogurt is cultured in adorable glass jars – it creates a creamy texture without any thickeners or straining. The Sea Salt Caramel flavor is delicious and tastes more like…
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Continue ReadingWinter is Here and so is the last episode of Game of Thrones. It’s a bittersweet day, Game of Thrones has been one of my favorite shows (love the books too!) – so I’m sad to see it end. I…
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Continue ReadingI’ve been an avid yogurt maker for 20+ years. Most people don’t realize it’s one of the easiest things you can make at home. With homemade yogurt, you can control all the ingredients and incubation time. A 4oz serving of…
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Continue ReadingIf chocolate fudge + chocolate cake got married, this Chocolate Fudge Cake would be their baby. It’ rich, dense, extra chocolatey – the ultimate treat! The main flavor component of this dessert comes from the cocoa powder, so use your…
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-Van
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