Roasted Chicken with Vegetables – Homemade Boxed Lunch

Had anyone predicted that I would be super crazy in love with vegetables, I would’ve probably given them the blank stare, which is what I normally do to avoid being rude or saying something that would be interpreted as offensive; while in the back of my mind, I’m saying, “this child is crazy!” Right now I am…

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May 20, 2012

Black Rice with Lemon Garlic Chicken and Broccoli

Black Rice is the best thing since slice bread. It really isn’t black. It’s more of a deep purple. Anyway, I did a little black rice research myself and was very impressed!  Black rice was only reserved for emperors and royalty, as they thought it would bring them longevity. It protects against cancer, diabetes, alzheimer’s…

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May 19, 2012

My Korean inspired Vegetable Fritters/Pancake

A few weeks ago, I went on an oriental hunt, in search of Coptis: a chinese bitters. Even though I didn’t have much luck finding it, I stumbled upon a variety of oriental greatness. My first stop was at a Korean Market. I had so much fun asking just about anyone who would respond, if…

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May 19, 2012

Salted Cod with Lima/Butter Beans

A pescetarian delight, satisfying, healthy and d’luscious! Yes, I love to play around with my Cod. I really do, especially Cod fritters. I would make some right now but it’s a little too late and I’m already in bed. This is a great way to eat your beans. The lima beans are so buttery, hence…

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May 17, 2012

Oven Baked Cod with Okras

To know me is to love me. If you really knew me, you would know that I love food, and will try just about anything that food related. In this case, it’s “fresh” cod. I have always eaten cod, at least 3-4 times per month. I use it in many of my authentic creations. However…

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May 17, 2012