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I started blogging in 2008. Here’s my journey.
Bragg Liquid Aminos: must-have healthy kitchen ingredient
August 17, 2011
Bragg Liquid Aminos is such a horrible name for such a delicious product! But I promise you, Bragg is terrific on food. Since I like to keep my cooking preparations simple and […]
Sky Foods, the 2nd new big box food store in Flushing, reflects Asian population boom
July 21, 2011
There’s a grand opening this Saturday for yet another humongous Asian supermarket in Flushing. It’s a jaw-dropping sign that New York City’s consumer base is shifting. Imagine: The number of […]
Flushing, NY food scene: New World Mall feels like China — it’s both yum & yuck
June 30, 2011
Oh, my goodness. Wait ’til you see my photos from a new, food-obsessed mall in Flushing. When we were kids in Manhattan’s Chinatown, we dismissed this Queens-based Chinese community as […]
How to make vegan, gluten-free, wheat-free Rice Krispie treats, with recipe options
February 16, 2011
Did you know that vegans and strict vegetarians can’t have Rice Krispie Treats? The problem is the marshmallows. The puffy white pillows of sweetness that hold together these crunchy, chewy snacks are […]
Visiting India: my 3-week trip in 39 photos
September 15, 2010
Well hello again, finally! At last, I’m posting about India… During my time in the world’s second largest country, I ate, played and shopped. I also learned to cook south […]
Visiting Woodstock, N.Y. on July 4th
July 5, 2010
For July 4th, I hauled my daughter and one of her friends up to Woodstock, N.Y. This town is more country hip than true hippie. But it was fun -- especially since it's so hard to get my teenager to spend time with me these days.
March 9, 2010
I love quinoa because it's low-carb, high-protein -- and makes a great substitute for rice. But only if you know how to cook it in my special way. Check out my recipes on this post, which are fast, easy, cheap.