This method of making pork belly creates a delightfully crispy pork belly that’s tender and melt in your mouth on the inside. It’s perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or served by itself as a snack. We incorporated these as the main event in our clay oven Banh Mi-inspired sandwiches. We made our own quick pickled carrots…
Easy Mapo Tofu
It’s time for another dish that Mary’s mom made at home all the time. It’s quick, spicy, and goes great over rice. We skip the Sichuan peppercorns in ours and add Fresno peppers, which give it a similar kick. KEY INGREDIENTS Chili Bean Paste: This is the most important ingredient in the dish. You can…
Recipe: Homemade pizza with sopressata and fresh mozzarella
Who doesn’t love pizza? Especially ones cooked in a wood fired oven. I wish we had one at home, but firing up your oven to 500 degrees + does the trick too. I’m sharing one of our favorite pizza recipes. We made this dough two ways – one thin crust, and one in a thicker,…
Recipe: Tomato Risotto with Truffle Lamb Sausage
I’ll never forget the Risotto we had at our cooking class at Il Caminetto in Gittana, Italy. The Risotto rice was perfectly cooked, fat and tender on the outside with a little bite in the center. The sauce was incredibly savory, made from in-season local tomatoes. Today, I’m sharing how we came close to that…
Recipe: Spinach Yogurt Dip with Sizzled Mint
I’m usually the type to purchase pre-made dips from the grocery store, but since we have the extra time at home right now, I thought I’d put on my chef’s hat and try my hands out on some more adventurous dips. This dip is delicious and healthy (it’s yogurt-based, has spinach, walnuts!). We eat this…
Recipe: Chinese Braised Pork Belly (Hong Shao Rou)
Writing this recipe is making me hungry. That’s how delicious this dish is. Hong Shao Rou is yet another comfort dish that reminds me of my mom’s kitchen as a kid. The pork is tender, flavorful, and melts in your mouth. You can enjoy it over rice, in a scallion wrap, with noodles, or on…
Recipe: Scallion Pancakes
Scallion (or Chive) Pancakes are remind me of lazy weekends during my childhood. It’s easy to make, delicious, and healthy! Let’s get started. Prep Time: 10 min | Cook Time: 10-30 min (depending on number of batches) Ingredients: 1 bunch scallions, chopped into 1/4 inch pieces 1 cup all purpose flour 1 cup water 2…
Chimney Rock 2014 Merlot
One varietal we’re trying to drink more of this year is Merlot. We have to admit, we’ve never been too into it, perhaps falling a bit into the Sideways trap (if you haven’t seen the movie yet, we highly recommend you check it out. It’s lighthearted and fun to watch). This is a remarkable merlot. It…
| Buscareto | Lacrima di Morro d’Alba | 2013 |
We came across this wine at our local Eataly in Chicago. Lacrima di Morro d’Alba is a red wine that’s produced in the province of Ancona, in Marche, Italy and is made of at least 85% Lacrima grape. Lacrima is a rare grape that’s low in tannins and creates wines that are best drunk young….
Mumm Napa | Brut Rose
Mumm Napa | Brut Rose | Perfect for the summer It’s summer time, it’s hot, and it’s time to pop the bubbles! What better way to turn up the fun than with a Mumm Napa Brut Rose Sparking Wine? This festive and luscious wine is perfect for any sunny day. We certainty loved having ours…
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