…and will be married soon. My wok and I, that is. I have a new love in my life, and we’re diligently working on our relationship. Grace Young introduced us. It wasn’t love at first sight. A $28 pan at Uwajiymaya, looking pretty flimsy and not capable of much, actually. Could I count on him [...]

Here’s Chickpea Creation Number Three. One of my favorite impromptu dinners in awhile. Here’s what you do:
Heat the oven to 425. Chop up a big eggplant into 1/2″ pieces and put them on a baking sheet. Add two cans of drained  diced tomatoes and 2 cups of drained, cooked chickpeas (from a can or ones [...]

I’ve had a scrambled week. I’m definitely entering a new season in my life, and a bit unprepared. Sort of like being caught in a downpour with a wool sweater on. I was going to say, “Caught in a downpour without an umbrella,” but that wouldn’t be bothersome for Seattleites. We never carry umbrellas. But [...]

Birthday mania around here.  We had 25 people in our 800 square feet yesterday.  Why do I clean before parties?  What is the point?!  I suppose it’s for that first guest.  They can walk in without tripping over a pile of shoes, and I can lay their coat on an unrumpled bed. After that, trying [...]

I’ve had this food blog for 9 months, and have been keeping this favorite morsel from you all the while.  If you’ll forgive me and read on, I think we can patch things up.
My mom used to make this Silver Palate recipe–it was often her go-to dessert when company came over.  I’ve been making it, [...]