In the spirit of Easter I’m featuring a great lamb recipe over at Artizone. We used Martha Stewart’s recipe for inspiration for both the lamb and the couscous. I love the bright green color and flavors for this dish, it just screams “ALAS! Spring is here!!”
We only have about a week left before Wells and I embark on our Epic European Adventure 2011 and my excitement is in full force. However, I somehow let Wells ...
The almighty pomegranate is native from Iran to the Himalayas and has been cultivated throughout the Mediterranean region of Asia, Africa and Europe. This mystical fruit with its healing properties and majestic apperance has been featured in Egyptian mythology and art, praised in the Old Testament of the Bible and referenced in the Babylonian Talmud*. It has even gained distinction as a royal fruit in the literatures of Chaucer, Shakespeare and Homer*. Pomegranate fruits contain maximum ...
This past weekend my friend Eric and I decided to go on an adventure — to Coppell Farmer’s Market! I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter helped me host a farm to table lunch. The mission was to choose a local farmer’s market, find some wonderful fresh produce then go home and make a meal using ICBINB products and farm fresh produce. Originally I had a pretty strong group going but then the morning of (we ...
There are many things in life that are unpredictable — but there’s one thing I’ve always believed every person is able to control and that is his/her health. Sure we are inclined to certain genetic factors, however by maintaining a healthy diet, exercise regimen and an overall spiritual well-being we can insure ourselves a better life. Too often I will see friends and family eating foods that clearly are not beneficial to them, whether it ...
Every Summer and Fall, one of my favorite outdoor events to attend in Dallas is Shakespeare in the Park. They feature different plays every year and this Summer they are holding Cymbeline and The Comedy of Errors. It’s a great opportunity to spend time with friends and family, what can be better on a warm Summer’s night than a picnic with a side of Shakespeare?
“As the areas veteran producers of Shakespeare in the Park, Shakespeare ...
One of the most common questions I get is “What’s the easiest and most impressive dinner I can make for friends?” My response is always Roasted Chicken. It’s relatable, always delicious and easy to make. There are so many different varieties — herb roasted, lemon pepper, cajun, the possibilities are left to your imagination. You can pair it with a salad, or rice, any type of veggie, I guarantee your guests will leave with happy ...
I decided to take a break from Shanghai and introduce this wonderful recipe I found through Food and Wine. I was instantly drawn to this recipe for its simplicity– made with wholesome healthy ingredients it not only goes great as a dip but is awesome in sandwiches, salads, and wraps. This recipe is from Chef Michael Solomonov who was born in G’nei Yehudah, Israel and was raised in Pittsburgh. In May 2008, Michael opened Zahav ...
I think one of the most important things to remember in cooking is picking good quality ingredients–fresh produce, grass fed beef, wild-caught seafood, fresh pastas–the difference in flavors are unbelievable. I started venturing to farmer’s markets on a weekly basis when I lived in Tucson,AZ for a short period of time with my fiance. Every weekend we’d go to different farmers’ markets across town sampling products and produce as well as talking to the farmers ...
The Thanksgiving Feast was a great success — thank you to all my guests for coming! I always enjoy holding a Thanksgiving get together with friends and family every year, it always brings me happiness to cook for the people I love . Another big reason is because being Chinese-American, my very Traditional Chinese parents do not celebrate Thanksgiving! I would always remember getting out of school for Thanksgiving break yet never going anywhere ...
I decided to make my fiance the ultimate MAN MEAL last night: Steak and Potatoes! I love making this dish because it’s really simple and the results are always amazing. The trick that makes restaurant steaks so good is that they pan sear it, and then cook it the rest of the way in the oven with a nice pat of butter. You can really use any cut of steak you want and same with ...
Before I start, I’d like to take a moment of silence for my beloved dog, Gogo. He was put down today due to a failing heart– he was 12 years old. He was not only the best dog in the world but my best friend as well. I’ve had him since I was 13 and literally took him everywhere I went til I moved out for college at 18.
He never failed to make me laugh ...
