Vegetarian Tom Kha Gai (Thai Coconut Soup)

Since Sukkot is just around the corner (yup, starts this Friday night), Daniel and I thought “why not a soup challenge”? Well, you may not have asked, but we answered! I present to you, Vegetarian Tom Kha Gai (Thai Coconut Soup). This soup is total comfort in a bowl – warming aromatics, earthy, umami flavors … Continue reading “Vegetarian Tom Kha Gai (Thai Coconut Soup)”

Tornado Potatoes with Spicy Basil Oil

It’s a BASIL challenge! It’s been a hot (potato) minute since Daniel and I decided to do an ingredient challenge, since we’ve both been dabbling in the herb and veggie growing scene since the start of the pandemic. Truthfully, the basil challenge was my husband’s idea, since we’re both growing several types of basil, it … Continue reading “Tornado Potatoes with Spicy Basil Oil”

Thai One On: Drunken Noodles

Drunken Noodles I know there is a propensity to add a boozy element to a dish and call it “drunken”, but drunken noodles, which to my knowledge is the original “drunken” dish, contains no alcohol. Rumor has it the dish received the drunken moniker due to the need to wash it down with a cold … Continue reading “Thai One On: Drunken Noodles”

Fermented Hot Sauce with reCAP Mason Jar Kit and Giveaway

A few months back Rachel and I attended the 2017 International Home + Housewares Show.  This was the second year we went, and the second year that the fine folks at reCap Mason Jars have taken time to talk to us and show us their products.  They followed up with us after the show and sent us … Continue reading “Fermented Hot Sauce with reCAP Mason Jar Kit and Giveaway”

Loaded Jicama Fries Two Ways

After Pesach (AKA Passover) everyone is a little sick of potatoes.  Jicama, a large tuber from Mexico with the texture of a turnip and the flavor of an apple is a great substitute for a potato. You don’t get the same crunch as you do with a fried potato, but it is not bad for … Continue reading “Loaded Jicama Fries Two Ways”