The third installment of Adventures in Veganism, an exploration of vegan eating in NYC that Curt and I undertook in honor of Curt’s brother Timmy, who recently converted to veganism and visited New York. John’s of 12th Street 302 East 12th Street, NYC 10003 http://www.johnsof12thstreet.com/ When I was researching vegan restaurants or vegan menus, this … Continue reading »
Though a little belated (but not as much as Food Journal 2011), this is a photojournal of the food that Curtis and I made in 2012. Click any photo for more information and/or to enter slideshow/carousel mode. Enjoy! (Reviewing and commenting on these photos made my stomach growl, so consider yourself warned.)
Last week I made sinigang, a Filipino sour pork broth flavored with tomatoes and tamarind. Curtis had been complaining of a sore throat for the previous two days, and when he’s sick, he either wants sinigang (which he adds Sambal hot sauce to, so it clears his sinuses), or chicken and dumpling soup. [NOTE FROM CURTIS: It’s not … Continue reading »
Date made: December 3, 2012 In the previous post, “Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo: Research,” I looked at multiple gumbo recipes that contained at least shrimp, if not shrimp and sausage. My sources were the following: Paul Prudhomme,Louisiana Kitchen Emeril Lagasse, Every Day’s a Party Nicole Denée Fontenot, Cooking With Cajun Women John Besh, My New … Continue reading »
A slideshow of food Curtis and I made in 2011.
Curt and I got engaged a month ago, on November 15, 2011. We chose the sapphire because it was the best fit: literally, yes, as it didn’t have to be resized. But I liked the way the stone’s color stood out with my skin tone. How it looks like a little bridge on my finger, … Continue reading »
Straddling a small suitcase that just fit under the seat in front of me, full of prepped food on a packed Chinatown bus to Baltimore, the day before Thanksgiving. The same suitcase taken back to NYC, now filled with leftovers and food gifts from Florida. A grown Swedish man carving his first turkey, after learning … Continue reading »
