One of my favorite Thai dishes ever is “Swimming Rama.” It’s very simple – just a protein with spinach or other veggies, served with a rich, sweet peanut sauce. Lately that dish has been a little too cloying for my taste, but this homemade version covers everything that’s so good about it – only it’s… [click for recipe and more]
I think it’s time for a cocktail. I’m ready for one, at least. I’ve spent most of this week paying a hefty price for severely overestimating what remained of my snowboarding abilities after a fair amount of time off the slopes. Bumps, bruises, a constant reminder of exactly where my tailbone is, and maybe even… [click for recipe and more]
Every winter I overbuy cranberries. They’re just so seasonal, so tempting…so destined to get smushed below everything else in my fruit drawer when I forget about them, like I always do. Thanksgiving passes with its traditional cranberry sauce, Christmas passes with its glut of homemade cran-flavored gifts, and then what use do I have for… [click for recipe and more]
Don’t worry – I survived Winter Storm Pax. I don’t always love living in a tiny apartment in the middle of a large urban area, but it really pays dividends when it snows. Not having a driveway to shovel is a major bonus, plus having five coffee shops and a CVS in easy walking distance… [click for recipe and more]
I debated whether to share these for Valentine’s Day. I debate with myself a lot. I blame it on too many years in DC and extremely contrarian genes. Generally, on any given day, I make at least three relatively easy decisions much more difficult by creating a point/counterpoint list in my head and then weighing… [click for recipe and more]