Congee
Yes, the dog days of summer are here. It’s historically the period following the heliacal rising of the star system Sirius (the “Dog Star”), characterized by heat (check), sudden thunderstorms […]
Tinned Fish
Have you joined the wave of foodies loving, discovering, or rediscovering tinned fish? Tinned fish, preserved by sealing in a metal container and heating to kill bacteria, has come a […]
Garlic
I’ve never spent much time wondering about how many kinds of garlic exist. I’ve always been OK having at least one white bulb at the ready and I say that […]
Ice Box Cakes
It’s officially the time of year when turning on the oven becomes one of the furthest things from my mind. Translation: Bye-bye baking, see you in September. That decision, however, […]