Musings on Dance, Food, Geek Stuff
Ingredients 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 medium yellow onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 3 tablespoons grated ginger 1 tablespoon garam masala 1 6-ounce can tomato paste ¾ teaspoon kosher salt 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 2-inch pieces 1 teaspoon lime zest 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 cup coconut…
Ingredients FOR THE PANCAKES 3 medium zucchini, shredded Salt freshly ground black pepper 3 large eggs, beaten ½ cup almond flour 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 cup crumbled feta cheese 3 scallions, finely chopped 1 teaspoon baking powder 4 to 6 tablespoons vegetable oil, more as needed FOR THE YOGURT SAUCE ⅔ cup…
Ingredients 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 pounds) 2 tablespoons olive oil Salt to taste if desired Freshly ground pepper to taste 1 zucchini, about 1/2 pound, ends trimmed 2 teaspoons curry powder 1 tablespoon butter 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots ½ cup chicken broth 2 tablespoons heavy cream Preparation Put chicken…
One thing I forgot to report on from my trip to an Indian casino a couple of weekends ago. I did the impossible: I stuck to my low carb diet at a casino buffet. It actually was pretty easy. I just loaded up on the things that I like and that are good for…
Another fantastic weekend of fine music and dancing I was talking with Gilles on Saturday about what makes a superlative dining experience. It’s more than just the food. It’s the setting, the servers, the energy of the people eating there, even the kind of lighting. Gilles put it more simply, “I like eating…
I had a small revelation this weekend about what makes a pleasurable pastry eating experience for me. I realized its much more than just the lamination of the dough, the kind of butter used, and the freshness of the fillings. (Although I care very deeply about all of those things.) It also has to do…
The second leg of my recent Asia tour was in the fabled city-state of Singapore. I've been to Singapore before, so I had some high expectations for the food scene, coming in. With some experience under my belt, and in my belly, I came in knowing what I wanted. And boy did I get it….
I just got back from two weeks of travel in Shanghai and Singapore. A lot of that trip was spent going totally off diet and eating lots and lots of delicious food. Basically it was two weeks of cheat days. Here are some highlights of the amazing food and drinks I had in Shanghai. Soup…
In a little under two weeks, I will be heading off on my next adventure: to Shanghai and Singapore! Singapore is one of my favorite cities in the world. It’s like stepping into the future, full of pan-Asian awesomeness. I had a fantastic time when I was there in 2011. I’m looking forward to lots…
I’ve been binge-watching The Great British Bake Off for the past few weeks. It’s quickly become one of my favorite reality TV shows, perhaps one of my favorite TV shows ever. It’s such a great combination of relatable, real-life drama, heart-warming moments, so many funny bits, and yes, the triumph of the human spirit. All…