When we named our first child Cayenne; it really separated — not the men from boys, nor the whites from the eggs, but rather — the foodies from non-foodies. Those who inquired, “Like the Porsche?” revealed quite a lot. “Cayenne” refers to a hot pepper, a well known spice, used fresh in cooking and also […]
Archive for November, 2013
Chinese Borscht (Stovetop & Instant Pot Recipes)
Sunday, November 10, 2013
Fusion food sometimes sounds new and modern, like a fanciful restaurant theme. We forget that borders between countries and cultures have existed since far back in history, where ingredients, flavors, and recipes have been shared.
My late grandma Olia (on the right, below) grew up near the border of China and Russia, where she ate lots […]