- Feb 20, 2021
- 2 min
Marty's Deli - Minneapolis Sandwich Pop-Up
Today I ventured outside of my house (a rare activity) to try the sandwiches from Marty's Deli, a newish sandwich pop-up in Minneapolis...
- Feb 18, 2021
- 4 min
The absolute BEST way to brew coffee
I recently shared an Instagram story that revealed the fact that I do not own (nor do I want to own) a coffee grinder. This was met with...
- Feb 17, 2021
- 1 min
Fish en papillote
I learned the technique of cooking fish en papillote (literal translation: in foil; figurative translation: in some sort of packet) from...
- Feb 16, 2021
- 2 min
That rat! It stole my documents!
Anyone who has known me for longer than an hour or so knows that I am quite fond of the film "Ratatouille." In fact, "Ratatouille" is...
- Feb 15, 2021
- 2 min
Breakfast Poutine
Although this is a rare occurrence, it's possible that at some point in your life, you may find yourself with extra French fries. If this...
- Jan 3, 2021
- 2 min
Meringue Wreath
This was the top request when I asked people what I should bake for Christmas! This idea and recipe comes from Nancy Birtwhistle, who is...
- Jan 3, 2021
- 2 min
Bacon and Caramelized Onion Puffs
This is an easy puff pastry canape that's sweet, savory, tangy, creamy, and crispy - what more do you need? This is a four-part process,...
- Jan 3, 2021
- 1 min
What does one do with nearly 2 pounds of ginger?
Fresh ginger is a hassle to deal with. I process and freeze it in huge batches so I always have it ready when I need it. Process: If you...
- Jan 3, 2021
- 2 min
Bacon Breakfast Tacos
I'm not sure where I first became aware of breakfast tacos, but I'm certainly grateful. These are loosely inspired by breakfast tacos I...
- Jan 3, 2021
- 1 min
Tater Tot Hot Dish
A Minnesota Classic Inspired by Molly Yeh's classic tater tot hot dish recipe. Process: Brown meat (season it!) and remove it from the...
- Jan 3, 2021
- 1 min
Fried egg and tomato (番茄炒鸡蛋)
This was one of my favorite things to eat when I lived in China. This recipe is super loosely based on Francis Lam's recipe. Process:...