Greetings from the U.S.! We're back after a four-year stint in Fiji. I was compelled to draw the basil sitting on my kitchen counter today. I'd already removed the big leaves for recent dinners, and just a few buds are left. I wanted to capture the plant in this moment, as it pushes new shoots… Continue reading Drawing: Basil
Locally made kimchi, by Ou's Treat, has been regularly available at our neighorhood grocery store, and it's made it into our weeknight dinner rotation. This kimchi fried rice is easy to create, with big flavors coming from the kimchi and gochujang. Nutrition bonus: Kimchi and gochujang are fermented foods, which have probiotics that promote good… Continue reading Kimchi Fried Rice
Recipe
This is a simple vegetarian dish that's easy and nutritious for a weeknight. Toasted garlic will impart a lot of flavor to the rice, and the scrambled eggs add a light and fluffy texture to the dish. If you want this vegan style, you can leave out the eggs. Ingredients: 1 cup rice1/2 head of… Continue reading Okra Fried Rice
The wok is proving to be a handy kitchen tool. I used it to make this quick and easy weeknight vegetarian dinner. This dish can be served on its own, or with rice or wraps. It's satisfying without sitting heavy in the stomach, and it's super easy and quick to make, so it works well… Continue reading Tofu and Bean Sprout Stir Fry
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