Slow Sourdough Starter
So as we race into our third week of minimal activity, our second week on restricted travel, and our first week of mandated “shelter in place”, I begin to feel …
Basic Ginger Tea
As the global pandemic of Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt grows and any sore throat, sneeze, or cough becomes a death sentence, I find the need to fight back. The BEST …
Singapore Noodles
As my cultural robbery spree continues, I’ll descend upon the city-state of Singapore. A cultural crossroads of Southeast Asia, blending asian and indian influences to produce a culinary culture uniquely …
Asian, Cultural-Misappropriation, Egg, Follow On, Fried, Indian, Pub Food, Sauce, Sautee, Soup, Vegan, Vegetarian, Winter
WTF!?! – TOFU!!!
Alrighty, I’ll have my Texas passport ripped up and be excommunicated from the Church of the Dead Cow, for treason and blasphemy over this post, but one must do as …
Cucumber Kimchi
As super bowl sunday occurs, I find myself in the local mega-mart, where besides all the salted meats and limp cheeses, I find cucumbers on sale. As I only subscribe …
Asian, Cold, Cultural-Misappropriation, Korean, Side Dish, Vegan, Vegetarian
Ginger and Garlic Soup
And the Great Flu Epidemic of 2020 takes hold. Time to start fighting back before I fall prey to it. I think a soup that will nourish my soul and …
Asian, Cultural-Misappropriation, Quick, Soup, Vegan, Vegetarian, Winter
Basmati Rice in InstaPot
As I am cooking a variant of an Indian dish this night. But it seems my sous chef is not feeling well, so I will also need to assume to …
Vindaloo Gravy / Sauce
I’m in a mood for food, but just not any food, food with a KICKASS taste. That to me says, Vindaloo. Tasty, spicy, FIREY. Just what I need to deal …
Cultural-Misappropriation, Indian, Ingredient, Sauce, Vegan, Vegetarian
Vegetable Curry
As my roommate and I have been left to fend for ourselves, whilst his better half goes a wandering, I’ll have to man up and deliver a bit of tucker. …
Basic Noodles
With my last post, one of my roommates inquired if I could create a noodle sauce, “THAT WOULD NOT DISSOLVE THE SILVERWARE” Sounds like a basic Asian Noodle Sauce. As …
Asian, Cultural-Misappropriation, General, Vegan, Vegetarian
Chili Oil
These are becoming an obsession for me. There was a take away store next to my former office that did these, and it was at least a once a week …
Asian, Condiment, Cultural-Misappropriation, Ingredient, Sauce, Vegan, Vegetarian
Spicy Ketchup
In tasting my Chili Mushrooms, one of the roomies commented that the ketchup made the sauce too sweet. As the conversation continued, I was informed that a “Spicy Ketchup” was …
Condiment, Cultural-Misappropriation, Indian, Ingredient, Sauce, Vegan, Vegetarian
Basic Curry Sauce
Almost every culture has some form of dish where a protein is cooked, then finished in a sauce. Curry or Kari is often spoken of as “Indian Food” and usually …
Cultural-Misappropriation, Indian, Ingredient, Pub Food, Quick, Simmer, Vegan
Chilli Mushrooms
One of my favorite Indian restaurants has a 5 star dish called Mushroom Chilli. I’ll attempt to recreate here ‘A simple healthy stir fry recipe that’s perfect for a home …
Cultural-Misappropriation, Fried, Indian, Side Dish, Vegan, Vegetarian
InstaPot Black Bean Soup
It is January, it is cold-ish, Time for a bit of a hearty meal. I’m thinking soup, but I do want some taste and the usual chicken soup, whilst damned …