Sunomono (Hiya Somen)
Sunomono or Hiya Somen is a classic Japanese dish served as a refreshing meal along with relishes and cold vegetables during summer’s oppressive heat. The [...]
Sunomono or Hiya Somen is a classic Japanese dish served as a refreshing meal along with relishes and cold vegetables during summer’s oppressive heat. The [...]
Cherry & Apricot Fruit Gratin - Fruit gratins are a wonderful way to use up summer's delicate fruits. Rather than a heavy milk/cream batter that we think of for root [...]
Before practicing Chinese medicine, I was a florist. Our flowers were shipped in from a distributor in Chinatown in San Francisco. Every year at Chinese [...]
During the cooler months it’s time to seek warmth, rest and introspection. Longer cooking methods like stewing and baking help to move our energy inward and [...]
Squash and pumpkin harvest season meant baking in my childhood. Delicious and moist, these cookies are still favorites of mine and appearing around Halloween [...]
Drupes or stone fruits come available from late May and early June through the first frosts of September in Idaho. They are easy to identify [...]
Rich, dense and a bit sweet, this recipe isn’t as thick and cloying as the eggnogs that you buy from the store. If you prefer a thicker drink, decrease the [...]
Like so many homemade French desserts, this pound cake, moistened with yogurt instead of butter, is utterly simple and versatile. Enjoy a slice for breakfast [...]