Visiting the Asian Market

I found myself in the Asian district the other day, which worked out great for me because it meant I got to pop into the really big Asian supermarket.  I wish I could say I were an expert on Asian cuisines and that I venture into the market to  find specific amazing international ingredients for… Continue reading Visiting the Asian Market

Salsapalooza 2014 — A Salsa Contest!

Two posts in a row? Yes, yes, a thousand times YES!  This one dates back a few weeks though, so … Way back when I had some time to really get down to cooking, a friend of ours announced a salsa contest!  About 40 folks got together, about 25 salsas, ranging in heat level from… Continue reading Salsapalooza 2014 — A Salsa Contest!

Purple Potato Pancakes (Latkes)

I come from a pretty long line of German and Polish cooks.  I really love to embrace the food, recipes and traditions of that heritage.  I get so busy trying new things, it seems, that I wander away from the food of “my people,” but this week I had a hankering for some potato pancakes.… Continue reading Purple Potato Pancakes (Latkes)