PinnedPublished inHeatedTasting all of Lao Gan Ma’s Chili Condiments So You Don’tCome with me on this spicy journey into the Chinese pantry.Jan 28, 20217057Jan 28, 20217057
Brown Chicken Stock is Fundamental to Good CoWhen I was in cooking school, we religiously started each day by making a gigantic 60 quart pot full of chicken stock.Feb 6, 20233Feb 6, 20233
Humble and Historic: Community Cookbooks and Their Ability to Preserve a People and Place in TimeChristmas, 2016. I opened an unassuming package with a handmade tag from my grandmother. Inside was a slightly worse for wear, wire bound…Nov 25, 2021193Nov 25, 2021193
A Year of Quarantine CookingReflecting on the best things we cooked or at least tried to cook in a year of isolation.May 24, 20211203May 24, 20211203
So You Want to Go Mushroom HuntingA resurgence in the timeless activity has gotten people outside and interested in mycology again.Mar 8, 2021552Mar 8, 2021552
“Stop Cooking Your Watered Down Versions of Asian Food”An unpopular opinion on the double standard in cultural appropriation and authenticity of food.Oct 28, 2020914Oct 28, 2020914
When a Gourmet Does Whole30Resetting the eating habits of a persnickety eater without drab diet recipes and monotonous meal prep.Sep 24, 20201Sep 24, 20201
Published inThe Bold ItalicFine Dining in San Francisco Is Now Available in Your Own KitchenMaking the best of a terrible situation, furloughed chefs are spinning up exquisite delivery pop-upsAug 31, 2020961Aug 31, 2020961
Recipe: Strawberry, Black Pepper & Balsamic JamA slightly new take on a classic spread using strawberries from Gizdich Farms located in Watsonville. It’s a short drive from San Francisco…Aug 11, 202061Aug 11, 202061
Exploring California’s Lonely MountainHow a weekend in the Mount Shasta Wilderness can mend your soul.Jul 28, 20202Jul 28, 20202
Published inAge of AwarenessThe Art of Camp CookingNo one wants to be unprepared when in the middle of nowhere. Use these checklists and guidelines to make sure you eat well…Jul 13, 20201Jul 13, 20201
Recipe: Vietnamese Chả Giò aka Nem RánThe crispiest, fried Hanoi spring rolls paired with a platter of herbs and greens. Only acceptably served with traditional nuoc mam…Jul 8, 2020Jul 8, 2020
Recipe: Red Beans and RiceI recently purchased Cool Beans by Joe Yonan. Immediately, I was inspired to make this Louisiana favorite. It’s a great way to stretch a…Jun 16, 20202Jun 16, 20202
Kitchen Ingredient & Staples — For Times Beyond COVID-19These are all of the things I keep in my kitchen, not saying you need to have every single item but I guarantee if you were stuck in an…Mar 26, 20201Mar 26, 20201
Recipe: Spicy Wontons Using Por Por’s ‘Hugging’ WontonsThese are a speciality of my grandmother. I adapted them to include some of my favorite toppings used at Sichuan restaurants in the Bay…Mar 17, 2020Mar 17, 2020
Celebrating Cookbook Stores from Around the WorldIn honor of Read Across America Day, I wanted to share a list of cookbook stores that I’ve had the pleasure of visiting over the last few…Feb 18, 2020Feb 18, 2020