That’s right, not two days out of the “gluten-free week” and already back to my old habits. I guess they die hard. Carbs + red meat + melted cheese? Yes please. Oh, sorry, no, I shouldn’t, it’s not good for me. I say the hell with it: sometimes, you just need comfort food, and you’re […]
This is the real deal people. For those of you who haven’t been following the news in Europe, besides the various monetary and political crises we’ve been facing, we’re currently in the midst of a food crisis involving ground HORSE meat being used as ground beef in many, many, many prepared dishes all over the […]
Let’s end 2012 and begin 2013 with a classic. A reliable French classic. If you’re one of those who think beef bourguignon is unmasterable, you’ve come to the right place. Let me tell you right off the bat: beef bourguignon can be super easy. I think you should also know that the super easy version […]
Are you familiar with Grisons meat? It’s a type of dried meat that is low in fat (beef will sometimes do that) and so so tasty. So it’s like having cured ham, only so much better: both in terms of taste and saturated fat. A win win, as they say. If you can get your […]
What do you do with tons of fresh rosemary and a recipe for rosemary meatballs ? That’s right. Always meatballs. In my hierarchy of superfood (and I have my very own definition of ‘superfood’), meatballs come first. I’m not even that big a fan of rosemary, but when something needs to be used up, I’m going […]
Truth be told, I’ve never been one to order beef at a Chinese restaurant. When it comes to Asian food, I’m a seafood girl all the way. However, when beef is cut in thin strips and marinated in some of the best condiments in the world combined -sesame oil and soy sauce- it’s really hard […]
I discovered the other day that I live in “Little Istanbul.” Of course, I knew my neighborhood was predominantly Turkish (which I love love love, not sure why. Maybe it’s the language, or the color of the soups they make around the corner, or the old bearded guys with a Mediterranean face. I have a […]
