Monthly Archives: January 2011

Wordless Wednesday- Santa Monica Farmer’s Market

nuoc mam – What is fish sauce? Green Chicken Coconut Curry

Respect the sauce...What is fish sauce? How can I describe it? Well ... I could tell you how it smells, but I really would rather not - this is a happy place where we only gush over dreamy fragrances. I have a distinct memory of when I bought my first bottle of nuoc mam many ...

Wordless Wednesday ~ Baked Bacon and Eggs with Arugula Pesto

"Secret Ingredient" Tomato Soup with Crispy Herbed Polenta Croutons

Poor little anchovy, he is the unsung hero in the culinary world .  The minute you mention anchovy,  people purse their lips, and nod their head side to side silently communicating - NO, as if the mere mention of the word leaves a bad taste in their mouth.  Most commonly the first comment out of their mouth is they ...