Thanksgiving in sneaking up on us. I’ve been seeing plenty of turkey, stuffing, and potatoes recipes flying around but not too many veggie recipes, at least the non-starchy ones. And sure, there might me a green salad on the Thanksgiving table but sometimes my palate is looking for more.
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The last few days have been dedicated to spending quality time with my sister. She’s visiting from New Jersey. No joke, my abs were sore from sharing so many laughs with her. It’s been a long time since we’ve had such special bonding time together. I don’t know when the next time will be, or [...]
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I apologize for being rather quiet lately. It’s been a little while since my last post. Recently, I visited friends and family in New Jersey and New York. There, the season of fall is flourishing, though we did get one or two unseasonably warm days. As much as I love the temperate climate of the [...]
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This post is part of my October series as a Featured Health Editor for Foodbuzz’ section, Healthbuzz. I picked up three beautiful Bartlett pears at the farmers’ market last weekend. I’ve been staring at them since Sunday, patiently waiting for them to become fully ripened. I knew I wanted to do a pear crisp but [...]
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This post is part of my October series as a Featured Health Editor for Foodbuzz’ section, Healthbuzz. I wanted to make a sweet treat that was simple to prepare and used simple ingredients. With these dark chocolate clusters, you really only need two ingredients – nuts and chocolate. Whatever nuts you have on hand will [...]
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I tasted bubble tea for the first at a small cafe in Hoboken, New Jersey about five years ago. I loved it. I haven’t tasted it since. After my friend, V, inspired me to make my own bubble tea, I decided to experiment. I’ve spent the last several days getting to know tapioca pearls and [...]
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I love making brownies. They’re easy to make, easy to grab, and easy to love. You know what I love even more? Making a healthier, lighter version of them. Although it took multiple attempts, I’m finally pleased with the brownie recipe below that incorporates my favorite fall fruit, apples! I mashed up three apples to [...]
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It may be late September but tomato season is still flourishing in the San Francisco Bay area. Last weekend, I attended a tomato-tasting party so tomatoes have definitely been on my mind lately. California is so fortunate to have a long growing season for tomatoes. Back home in New Jersey, the growing season is gone in [...]
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Looking for something to do this weekend in the South Bay? You don’t have to look far to partake in some fun, food-related events. Whether it be a walkable wine tour, an art and wine festival, an heirloom tomato-tasting event, or an Armenian food festival, there is something for everyone. Here are some fun, local [...]
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One of my favorite chefs, Lidia Matticchio Bastianich, makes a Farro Pasta with Arugula and Ricotta dish. The last recipe I made of hers was Baked Eggplant Parmigiana and it was wonderfully delicious. I was anxious to try another recipe of hers and cook with farro for the first time. Although I made this recipe, [...]
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Yesterday, September 8th, marked National Date Bread Day. To honor this holiday, I planned It started with a craving. A sweet craving. Then, I took inventory on what I had which wasn’t much – a whole lot of dates, a few figs, 2 luscious white nectarines, and the usual pantry items (flour, sugar, etc.). After [...]
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At the farmers’ market the other day, I picked up a few beautiful Rosa Bianca eggplants. They are Italian, small in size, and tender. Their color is amazing – bright purple hues with marbled white mixed in. They are known for their mildly delicious taste.
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Sadly, summer is coming to a close. On the bright side, Labor Day is Monday which means barbeque, the outdoors, friends and family! As a supplement to traditional barbeque fare, try grilling fruit if you haven’t tried it yet. It’s my latest craze. Grilling really bring out their natural sugar and allows the surface to [...]
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Ever since I made my homemade pops (Watermelon Pops), I feel like I can’t escape seeing pops pop up everywhere. I am not sure if they are rapidly increasing in popularity or if I just have an eye for it now. Nevertheless, foodies and chefs are cooking up some really fun, innovative pop recipes. And [...]
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On Saturday, I had the privilege of indulging in one of the most anticipated events in the San Francisco food scene – SFChefs 2010. This was the 2nd annual culinary event celebrating food, wine, and spirits. This event celebrated the unique flavor, diversity and bounty of Northern California.
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Adding veggies to cakes is fun way to use up those plentiful summer veggies. It can also a healthier way to eat cake because we add fiber, vitamins, and minerals, and often vegetables are replacing all or some of oil or butter in the recipe. Got too many tomatoes? Make a cake! Too much eggplant? [...]
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I am in the mood for something sweet. Is it chocolate craving? Is it something else? My mind is on chocolate. I eye up the fresh figs on my kitchen counter that I picked up at the farmers’ market. Hmm. I’ve never had chocolate and fig together. I’ve also never added fig to a smoothie [...]
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With a friend’s persuasion, I picked up tennis a few summers ago. We would just hit the ball casually, as a means of a little exercise and sunshine. Last September when I moved out to California, my friend thought it would be a great idea to join an official league at a club. I was [...]
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Quinoa is a very intriguing ingredient. It’s classified with the rest of the grains but it’s not even a grain, it’s a seed. Pronounced “keen-wah,” this grain-like crop has been around for over 6,000 years, originating in the Andean region of South America. The Incas held the crop to be sacred and referred to it [...]
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Piggy-backing off the last post, I found a new way to use my delicious, plentiful watermelon. So far, I made watermelon coolers, watermelon ice-pops, and now a yummy and spicy watermelon salsa! Watermelon is the perfect ingredient for a sweeter-style salsa. The two star ingredients in this salsa, though, are really the spicy Padrón pepper [...]
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Recently, I made watermelon coolers. They were exactly what I was looking for–a tasty and refreshing summer drink. The problem with watermelon is I had so much remaining. I had to get creative. This is how I came up with watermelon salsa and here, sweet watermelon pops. These ice-pops are a great low-cal snack for [...]
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Proper storage is key to keeping fruits and veggies fresher longer and saving food dollars. Just recently, I wrote a post on expiration dates, discussing how long you want to keep foods in your kitchen. Now, I’d like to discuss strategies on prolonging the shelf life of fruits and veggies. Some produce is best stored [...]
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The word “parmigiana” literally means from Parma, but don’t be fooled in this case. This dish has its roots in Sicily and Sardinia, the regions that first introduced eggplant to mainland Italy. The origin of the dish actually came from the word, “parmiciana,” a Sicilian dialect word meaning shutter or shingle because the eggplant layers [...]
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For my sixth birthday, my mom threw me a pink and green-themed birthday party, my two favorite colors at the time. Watermelon fit in nicely with this theme. My mother gathered napkins, plates, cups and goody bags all resembling watermelon. I got my first big-girl bike that year, a big sea-foam green bike with light [...]
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For some reason southern France has been on my mind lately. I went a few years ago and I fell in love with it. I promised myself I’d go back, if not to live, for a very extended vacation. Although I’m not visiting any time soon, I did the next best thing: eat in its [...]
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Hi, I'm Trish. This is where I share my vegetarian recipes + culinary adventures. I focus on whole food recipes including vegan + gluten-free. More on Trish
