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For me, one integral aspect of the joy of cooking, and eating, is the part that comes before. Finding that perfect recipe, or honing in on that dish that’s going satisfy the craving you’ve been having for days, is where the fun begins.
Then comes the part where you write the list and set out [...]

It’s getting warmer, the days are getting longer, and my allergies are starting to act up. That can mean only one thing: asparagus season!
Why do I love asparagus? Nothing else tastes quite like it, for starters. It’s sweet, it’s tangy, it’s pungent, it’s fresh, it’s savory, all in one vegetable! It’s like a complete food [...]

Dear Trader Joe’s,
For years, you have been the grocery store I loved. While I have had to shop elsewhere for certain items you don’t carry, I always came back to you. You always have fresh, organic produces - a little pricey but still cheaper than Whole Foods - and a quirkiness in all [...]

I’ve been eating a lot of curry these past couple of days. The recipe used is a little different from the one I typically use, so I wanted to check it again on the net. I thought I’d look up a few other curry recipes while I was at it and found something [...]

Gentle readers, this is a cautionary tale…
I spotted some unusual garlic at Trader Joe’s the other day. I think it was called “Whole Cloves of Elephant Garlicâ€? or something like that…
It was packaged in an irresistibly adorable fashion. Six round and purple cloves were nestled in a cute wicker tray (that I just have [...]

I wouldn’t call myself a hot chocolate expert, per se, but I would definitely say I am a hot chocolate afficionado…
Mere sematics.
I know what I like when I try it, but I cannot say I’ve sampled all the best the world has to offer.
But I have certainly given it my best shot!
At Angelina, [...]

If you’re like me, you “cheat” from time to time and buy some premade salads. Around here, we’re spoiled by Trader Joe’s with their wide and evolving selection of salads. I like a variety of them, from the basic to the chicken topped and even the Thai noodle. Sometimes I want to feel like I’m [...]

I’ve always hated scones, ever since I first bit into one. No matter how many times I tried them, they were always hard, dry, and tasteless. My intense disdain for scones ended, however, when I arrived in London and went to afternoon tea. I expected little finger sandwiches and was rather disappointed [...]