“Original Momofuku” style Brussels or why I admire David Chang
December 15th 2013
I think David Chang is an admirable fellow, he is super successful, unapologetic, self-deprecating, and totally unique. Dave never seems to give in to “norms” or play by the “rules” and he was totally rewarded for this. Classically trained, he ...Continue Reading
Vegan Crockpot Fasolakia (Greek Style stewed green beans and potatoes)
December 10th 2013
COLD! Ugh, I hate it……I would trade the cliché rain for whatever this bad air quality, bone splitting, frosty snow, gray doldrums this PDX winter has turned into. I miss just being water logged from rain, and when the weather is ...Continue Reading
Pasta with Mizithra, brown butter, and Cinnamon Roasted Butternut Squash
December 5th 2013
How do you jazz up squash? Brown butter, cheese, and pasta of course! Roasted butternut squash is a delicious and tasty way to get your veggies but definitely not a full meal ...Continue Reading
Stuff I Love...Stumptown Hairbender
November 28th 2013
Hair Bender Blend Whole Coffee Beans from Stumptown, 2 Bags - $28.00
from: Food52
Anyone that knows me, knows that I MUST have coffee as my breakfast du jour. I've always loved a good brew, but today I wanted to share with you my go to brew, ...Continue Reading
Truffled twice baked heirloom potatoes
November 28th 2013
This recipe actually came together by accident, as I had roasted off way to many baby heirloom potatoes one evening. In the morning I realized I had a ton left over and I remembered a trick I learned working as a ...Continue Reading
The turkey I grew up eating, or how to make the grocery store bird look and taste like a million bucks!
November 27th 2013
I learned early in life that my mother Diana had a way with roasting, I mean I can’t remember one Thanksgiving where her delectable, moist, turkey and pan gravy didn’t steal the show, seriously it’s like watching community theatre and having ...Continue Reading
Shumai Dumplings
November 19th 2013
So I love, love, love dim sum! Often times I catch myself trying to calm my craving by buying pre-made frozen pot stickers, although in a pinch they are fine, they don’t even touch the real deal. I found some thin ...Continue Reading
Vegan Shepard’s pie with roasted root veggies, French lentils, and topped with truffle infused whipped yam
November 16th 2013
Every time I go to visit my family in Utah I gain 5 lbs.…..it never fails, this last time I was only there 5 days! I wish I could go about blaming altitude or something else, but it was probably my ...Continue Reading
Butternut squash veloute with brown butter croutons and sage
November 6th 2013
A week ago I had the utter privilege of eating at one of PDX’s most famous restaurants “Beast” headed up by renowned chef Naomi Pomeroy and nestled in the heart of Concordia in the northeast, this 24 seat high end eatery ...Continue Reading