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• Small Joys Of Life! A New Print Friendly Feature on Weave A Thousand Flavors

  

  Dear Readers, Once in a while, its worth taking up your time for a few minutes on matters unrelated to food. And I think this is very much one of those moments. Read more

  Posted on 06 May 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Flavor Explosion! Tellicherry Pepper Prawns from Southern India

  

  I love India’s version of stir fries. From the North Indian tomato laden Kadhai’s to this fragrant kari leaves and black pepper version from the Malabar coast o... Read more

  Posted on 30 April 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• A Weeknight Splurge : A Fat Juicy Steak with Sugar Roasted Acorn Squash & Steame...

  

  It's Monday and I have no business turning this into a movie and steak night considering it is also a school night but I'm going to do just that! What can I say... Read more

  Posted on 28 April 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Gotta Love Them Sides ~ Broccoli with Ginger & Almonds

  

  I really ought to call this recipe 'Big on Taste, Small on Time, Broccoli'. I usually fix this while the roast chicken is resting which is as you know all of... Read more

  Posted on 24 April 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• For Chocolate Lovers Everywhere ~ Luscious Nutella, Chocolate & Hazelnut Cake

  

  It's been a while since I have been on the chocolate band wagon and now I can't seem to get off! I suppose it's because when it comes to chocolate, I have very... Read more

  Posted on 16 April 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Mediterranean Style Chick Pea, Fennel & Mussels Soup

  

  I’m in a race against time or at least against the seasons. Spring seems to be finally sprouting amidst freezing temperatures that still seems to catch me... Read more

  Posted on 03 April 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Insanely Delicious, Guisado De Pollo ~ Mexican Style Chicken with Potatoes,...

  

  What’s not to love about this Mexican stew? Chicken thighs seared and stewed with chipotle in adobo sauce, capers, tomatoes, potatoes, jalapeno and to cut the... Read more

  Posted on 02 April 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Baking for Easter & Other Times Too ~ Hot Cross Buns

  

  Few things are more delightful than warm hot cross buns out of the oven and no they don’t just exist in nursery rhymes! Bread buns flavored with spice – nutmeg... Read more

  Posted on 01 April 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Norwegian Fiskesuppe ~ Cod & Root Vegetable Chowder

  

  Meet the root vegetable and cod chowder from Norway. Just the ingredient list is drool worthy – celeriac, red potatoes, carrots and parsnips sautéed with... Read more

  Posted on 28 March 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Crostini with Pancetta & Balsamico Drizzle

  

  Post a great night of wininng and dining in Georgetown D.C, calls for a lighter fare the next morning. With my slightly hungover,... Read more

  Posted on 24 March 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Italian Style Spinach & Egg Drop Soup

  

  How about this for fast food? Here’s a soup that literally takes minutes to put together and is lovely. Quite unique too because egg drop soups are usually... Read more

  Posted on 20 March 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Carne De Porco à Alentejana ~ Braised Pork & Clams from Portugal

  

  Pork and clams are a traditional combination from Portugal. This dish hails from the region of Alentejana and if you think that’s what makes this dish unique... Read more

  Posted on 14 March 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Comfort in a Bowl ~ Asian Style Stir Fried Pork & Green Beans

  

  It is with a greater frequency that I find myself yearning for foods that I have eaten throughout my childhood or during my years in Australia and Singapore. Read more

  Posted on 28 February 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Braised Beef Short Ribs In Hard Cider with Gremolata

  

  Beef short ribs are a tough cuts of meat so do very well as a slow cooked braise. This simple and comfort food version is delicious with carrots, onions and... Read more

  Posted on 24 February 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Patata Mesce ~ Onion and Basil Mashed Potatoes

  

  Meet the mashed potatoes that wears Prada! It makes regular mashed potatoes looks like it’s been wearing Dress Barn it’s whole life! Seriously. I can’t believe ... Read more

  Posted on 23 February 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Simply Chicken Masala

  

  You've all heard me brag about my mother-in-law's superlative cooking skills. And it's always been with regard to her expertise in fish preparation. Read more

  Posted on 17 February 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Ragu Alla Bolognese ~ Traditional Meat Sauce with Tagliatelle from Bologna

  

  It’s Valentine's day today! And it’s a Friday with 15 inches of snow on the ground and the kids at home with schools closed. A great day to stay in, stay warm... Read more

  Posted on 14 February 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Contadina Lemon Chicken from Emilia Romagna

  

  Contadina in Italian means Farmhouse is such a good name for this dish. Very rarely does a lemon based dish in any cuisine have such subtle flavors combining... Read more

  Posted on 05 February 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Pizza Mecca : Pizzeria Bianco

  

  When I am on my legs, I have a vision of Mr. Hubby pushing me in a wheel barrow towards the pearly gates while I munch on a pizza pie from Pizza Mecca. Read more

  Posted on 01 February 2014 FOOD & DRINK

• Spicy Shredded Chicken Tortilla Soup

  

  I must admit that this is one of the most robust and beloved soups to come out of our kitchen. There are myriad versions of this soup all over the internet, som... Read more

  Posted on 26 January 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES