I launched this blog in 2008. My mini-me.
Fat-buster: How to make daikon noodles
March 12, 2017
Pasta has a million calories and nearly zero nutrition. I used to be sad about this. But then I learned how to make daikon noodles. As a pasta substitute, daikon […]
Cauliflower steak recipe with chef Peter Berley #vegan
November 20, 2016
All hail the star of my Thanksgiving feast: the lowly cauliflower. Rise up, you lumpy, white cruciferous. Dazzle us with your transformation into cauliflower steaks. That’s right. A meatless steak. […]
September 11, 2016
My struggle to live sugar-free made me a no-fun frump. At least, until recently. I’m starting to see young and sexy millennials waking up to sugar danger. To quote them: […]
How Weight Watchers helped me knock off 8.8 lbs. in 2 months
February 27, 2016
Yes, I’m doing Weight Watchers. So far, it’s been two fascinating months. Slowly and steadily, I’ve been shedding both fat and bad habits. This is a freakin’ miracle. This is […]
Cooking with Kian: The only Chinese cookbook you’ll ever need
January 15, 2016
Just in time for Feb. 8th’s Lunar New Year! A new Chinese cookbook has me serving up elegant dishes that are shockingly simple to make. What an emotional bonus. Finally, […]
Indian cooking spices up mother-daughter bonding
December 30, 2015
When my daughter and I take cooking classes together, the power struggle and bickering stops. Our generational divide closes as we surrender to the instructor and the magic of food. […]
Planting my 1st vegetable garden, thinking of Dad
November 3, 2015
Once upon a time, gorgeous yellow lillies bloomed in my front yard. Then, I ripped them out to grow veggies instead. The urge to try farming in some small way […]