I first learned about cooking vegetables in parchment in the culinary nutrition course I took in culinary school. In an effort to learn about nutritiously adding flavor to food, my chef-instructor invited Colonel De, Cincinnati’s spice guru, to lecture our class on cooking with herbs, spices, and seasonings. Colonel De taught us about getting creative and using
Hong Kong Egg Tarts
A few weeks ago I shared an interview with one of my best friends, Jess Chen. In that interview, Jess shared memories from her childhood in Taiwan and her post-grad life living in nearly every major city in the United States. Be sure to check out the interview here: The Hungry Traveler Interview with Jess Chen.
Guinness, Bailey’s and Jameson Irish Cupcakes
I once spent a week in Dublin, Ireland and visited the Guinness Storehouse, a museum dedicated to the history and traditions of Guinness beer. The Guinness Storehouse is Ireland’s number one visitor attraction and it earns the title for good reason. We started the self-led tour of the Guinness Storehouse by learning about the brewing processes through interactive
Salted Caramel Cheesecake
Annie and I were on one of our long walks discovering our new home of Toulouse. These walks had become a fixture of our first days in France, a way to break up the stress of trips back and forth between the bank, the post office, and governmental agencies. We envisioned our time studying abroad
Champorado – Filipino Chocolate Rice Pudding
For the next stop on the Rice Pudding Around the World series, we’re headed to the Philippines… When asked about my favorite cities and countries around the world, my two answers are Paris and the Philippines. Paris is a given, but my response of the Philippines is often met with a bit of surprise. A few years ago I studied
Brown Sugar Buttermilk Pie
I helped cater a special high-end lunch earlier this week. I’m talking stone crabs from the Florida Keys, black truffles flown in from France, and 60 day dry-aged strip steaks. I spent most of my morning making the roasted beet carpaccio course with the help of Tim, my lovely assistant (or maybe I was his
Tips for Better Baking – Secure Bowl with a Towel when Whisking (#33)
TIPS FOR BETTER BAKING – When whisking a mixture, be sure to secure the bowl by placing a towel underneath. This keeps the bowl steady and prevents it from slipping all over the counter top. This is especially helpful when it’s necessary to slowly stream in a hot liquid while continuously whisking, such as tempering eggs
Truffle Parmesan Popcorn
I’m not the biggest movie buff. I love going to see a movie while it’s in theaters, but at home my attention span doesn’t seem to last long enough. I’ll start a movie with every intention of watching and then soon enough I’m distracted by my computer or a magazine and I completely lose track
Buttermilk Banana Bread
Earlier this week, I finished reading Blood, Bones & Butter by Gabrielle Hamilton. It’s often regarded as one of the best chef memoirs, and up until last week, I was certain I had already read it. I had an image in my head of myself laying on the beach in the Outerbanks in North Carolina reading
Lebkuchen – German Gingerbread Cookies
A few years ago, my boyfriend Graham and I spent the week of Valentine’s Day in Munich, Germany. As soon as we landed, the city started experiencing heavy snowfall, wicked winds, and bitterly cold temperatures that ended up lasting the duration of our trip. Within a few hours, we relented and made our way to a