Mangoes and sticky rice – oh how my heart swoons! After a heated meal of Thai food – heightened by the bright flavors of kaffir lime, lemongrass and painfully hot chili peppers – nothing soothes the palate quite like a warm bowl of gently sweet and slightly salty mangoes and sticky rice. I like to [...]
Against the Grain: 10 Reasons to Give Up Grains
May 1, 2009 By 243 Comments
I’ve been toying, off and on, with the idea of eliminating grains for a while. I love them though – they’re delicious in all their slightly sweet, grainy goodness. Still, there’s little reason to incorporate them into the diet on a regular basis with the exception of one: personal preference. I know, [...]
Rice Pilaf with Fresh Turmeric
January 4, 2009 By 8 Comments
If you’ve never enjoyed the pleasure of fresh turmeric, you’re really missing out. It has a delightful astringent quality that is incomparable, and it stains your fingers and I’m always one for a food that leaves its stain on the cook’s hands. A farmer, and former resident of my small town, who now lives in [...]
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