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Kalamata Olive Tapenade

Appetizers and Snacks, Condiments

I did something really silly.  I just finished writing the content for this post and it magically disappeared as I was about to click the publish button. Argh. I had planned to tell you about how I never liked olives until I tried kalamata olives for the first time, how […]

Baked Pita Chips

Appetizers and Snacks

Despite the fact that I appear to be an advocate of more-than-occasional indulgences, I actually do have a few tricks up my sleeves for healthy eating.  When I was in law school, I developed a very bad case of acid-reflux.  Even with the best of intentions to eat breakfast before […]

How To: Make Dried Pineapple Flowers

How To, Popular Posts

It’s been a while since I promised to show you how to make pineapple flowers.  And you’ve stuck around for this long. Forgive me? I know you would. Aren’t these pineapple flowers gorgeous? I saw them in a food magazine once and knew I had to try to make them. […]

Chinese Barbecued Pork (Char Siu)

Main Dishes

It’s been awhile since I’ve had really amazing Chinese barbecued pork.  Too long, actually.  Unfortunately, the ones sold in Chinatown here can’t quite compare to the flavorful, moist barbecue pork that are ubiquitous in Hong Kong.  They are often hanging on display in restaurant windows (and some even sitting on […]