When I was in a culinary school, I wanted to do the internship at this restaurant I loved. So I made this pretty little resume, and showed up at the restaurant. I see the open kitchen filled with men, I mean tall men. And I am 5.1 feet tall. Asian girl. (5.3 on a good day.) Intimated….Come…
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Bison Bolognese
After eating non-stop raw fish in Tahiti, my body is craving some meat…something hearty and comforting. And my choice of red meat is Bison…I started making bolognese with bison and now can’t go back to regular ground meat. It’s lean and lighter but flavor-packed! If you would excuse me, I’m going to grab a glass…
Poisson Cru (Tahiti’s national dish)
I’m back from ‘THE’ magical trip to Tahiti. It’s only been a few days since I got back, so yes post-vacation-blues is overwhelming me. Met so many incredible people, took dance lessons, went to see Heiva (yearly celebration of polynesian culture- dance, singing, drum and sporting events) soaking myself deep into their culture. As much as…
Oxtail Curry Stew
June gloom. When Santa Barbara gets it’s winter in June….I just want to cuddle up on the couch with my husband & puppies and eat something comforting. I want hearty, thick, flavorful stew……with lots of gelatinous, ‘marrowy’ stuff. That’s when Oxtail comes in. I tried not to make it sound too ‘OX-tailey’ because it will freak out…
Oatmeal Good-Morning Shake
I am definitely a morning person. I get my workout and all my errands done before 1pm. At least I try. Around 3pm, after asking myself, why I keep myself so busy , I take my 2nd shower, get my energy back, get the hubby’s and puppy’s dinner ready and head to my dance practice. Whewwww……definitely…