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Banh mi I love thee
My gal pal Cam announced to everyone via gchat that she’d had banh mi, and it was over for me. My options were, 1 – drive to Eden with good quality banh mi options, 15 minutes away, or 2 –
Banh mi I love thee
My gal pal Cam announced to everyone via gchat that she’d had banh mi, and it was over for me. My options were, 1 – drive to Eden with good quality banh mi options, 15 minutes away, or 2 –
Seared scallops
My husband’s family is from Massachusetts and they say “scoll-lops”, (scoll sounds like doll), I say “scal-lops” (scal like gal). Or another way to look at it would be gallop not trollop!! I do love the New England accent. I
Seared scallops
My husband’s family is from Massachusetts and they say “scoll-lops”, (scoll sounds like doll), I say “scal-lops” (scal like gal). Or another way to look at it would be gallop not trollop!! I do love the New England accent. I
Akira Sushi Bistro
I haven’t always been a fan of japanese, probably because my first experiences were #1 on an airplane (duh airplane food sucks) and #2 at a chinese buffet (I’m a dummy yes). But recently I’ve discovered MY roll. I can’t
Akira Sushi Bistro
I haven’t always been a fan of japanese, probably because my first experiences were #1 on an airplane (duh airplane food sucks) and #2 at a chinese buffet (I’m a dummy yes). But recently I’ve discovered MY roll. I can’t
DC Winter Restaurant Week 2009
For restaurant week my husband and I went to PS7’s. Above are little rolls of happiness. The two round ones are cottage dill rolls and the square, piece de resistance, well one of the two, is the apple bacon biscuit,
DC Winter Restaurant Week 2009
For restaurant week my husband and I went to PS7’s. Above are little rolls of happiness. The two round ones are cottage dill rolls and the square, piece de resistance, well one of the two, is the apple bacon biscuit,
Happy Valentines Day <3
I’ve got so many things in the pipeline to write about and pictures to boot, some things to come: Pho Vietnam, Seared Scallops, Biscuits and Gravy, Sushi, and so much more. I’ve been swamped at work, so one of these
Happy Valentines Day <3
I’ve got so many things in the pipeline to write about and pictures to boot, some things to come: Pho Vietnam, Seared Scallops, Biscuits and Gravy, Sushi, and so much more. I’ve been swamped at work, so one of these
Chao/Congee/Porridge/Yummy chicken and rice soup… ish
For most people, chicken noodle soup is ubiquitous with being sick, but for me it’s chao (aka congee) – an asian chicken and rice porridge-ey soup. Nothing like a steaming bowl of chao to make the sniffles go away, or
Chao/Congee/Porridge/Yummy chicken and rice soup… ish
For most people, chicken noodle soup is ubiquitous with being sick, but for me it’s chao (aka congee) – an asian chicken and rice porridge-ey soup. Nothing like a steaming bowl of chao to make the sniffles go away, or
Banana Muffins
This is Giada De Laurentiis’ recipe for banana muffins, and they’re fab. Sweet, fragrantly banana-ey, and so good. I didn’t make the frosting, but didn’t feel like I was missing anything, still yummy.
Banana Muffins
This is Giada De Laurentiis’ recipe for banana muffins, and they’re fab. Sweet, fragrantly banana-ey, and so good. I didn’t make the frosting, but didn’t feel like I was missing anything, still yummy.
Stuffed Peppers
I decided to use breadcrumbs this time because it was easier, but if you have time I’d recommend using rice. I used to try and add everything but the kitchen sink to my food, but I’ve learned to KISS –
Stuffed Peppers
I decided to use breadcrumbs this time because it was easier, but if you have time I’d recommend using rice. I used to try and add everything but the kitchen sink to my food, but I’ve learned to KISS –
Broccoflower
My mother in law introduced me to broccoflower last summer. It’s exactly what it sounds like, a hybrid of broccoli and cauliflower. Delish!
Broccoflower
My mother in law introduced me to broccoflower last summer. It’s exactly what it sounds like, a hybrid of broccoli and cauliflower. Delish!
Happy Vietnamese New Year!!
Chuc mung nam moi! With holidays comes family gatherings, and with gatherings comes yummy eats. Here’s a replay of my tet in pictures. Banh bot loc – rice paste with pork and shrimp filling. Peel banana leaf away and eat
Happy Vietnamese New Year!!
Chuc mung nam moi! With holidays comes family gatherings, and with gatherings comes yummy eats. Here’s a replay of my tet in pictures. Banh bot loc – rice paste with pork and shrimp filling. Peel banana leaf away and eat
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