For my second attempt at making sour dough, I decided to use some flours I had in my pantry. At one point, I was making, creating and trying a bunch of gluten free recipes. Both my aunt and younger sister was not eating any gluten. It was probably the toughest period of time experimenting on…
Vietnamese Sub Sandwich
The Vietnamese sub is one of my all time favorite sandwiches. I love the pickled veggies and fresh cilantro. I love the taste of grilled meat. This is my version of the Vietnamese sub. I don’t know how traditional it is but it is still yummy. This recipe calls for lots of sauces. Begin by…
Watermelon Jerky
I came across a recipe for watermelon jerky and I wanted to give it a try. All you need is a watermelon, a dehydrator and lots of time. Slice the watermelon into 1 inch slices. Place them on a dehydrator. You can season them with a bit of salt and spices but I left…
Eat like a Saiyan….. Senzu Beans
Ever wondered what super saiyans eat? Well they eat Senzu Beans! My version of a Senzu Bean is the Power Sphere from the Rebar cook book. They make a wonderful snack for hiking, running, hockey or even dragonboating. It is very simple and can be done a couple days in advance. You can even freeze…
Go Crazy for Yogurt Pops!
You know its summer when you crave popsicles!!! You can make just about anything into popsicles. I recently just made blueberry apple jam and I made too much. What to do with left over jam?? Make yogurt jam popsicles. Its easy!! Scoop some yogurt into a bowl. Scoop some jam into the same…
Black Forest Cake … and Cupcakes
This is not an easy recipe. Turn back while you still can. It takes a lot of work and time but the results are awesome. Begin by preparing your ingredients. You will need to make moistening syrup to mix with your liquor. Combine 3/4 cup water and 3/4 sugar in a sauce pan. Heat until…
For Those Vegetarians… Vegi Pasta
I love pasta because of its versatility. Its quick and easy and of course great for leftovers (when there is some)!! My pasta recipe is an awesome menu addition for when you have vegetarians over or if you just want a break from meat. Start by adding salt to the pasta water and brinng it to…
Cooking with Popo: Tapioca Balls
It was a lazy summer day when my grandma called me over to help her do some cooking. I live next door to my grandma so it is very common for her to just call me over to help her out. My grandma makes yummy food that I try to learn so I can make…
Let’s Cooking – a new japanese cookbook in the works!!
My colleague Hana Dethlefsen is a Japanese cooking instructor, and is launching a Japanese home-cooking cookbook. She is intent on busting the myth that Japanese cooking is complicated and difficult, and has made it her mission to produce a cookbook that will get you (and me) cooking healthy, delicious and authentic Japanese food with minimal fuss….
For the Love of Sourdough: Take 1
I came across a wonderful volunteer at my workplace who found out I write a food blog. She asked if I wanted a sourdough starter. Of course I’ve been looking for a sourdough starter for a while and I was ready to take care of one. Her sourdough starter was a Carl Griffith 1847 Oregan…
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