Oven Baked
The perfectionist in me loves a challenge. A foodie challenge. The jack of all trades challenge. I refuse to confine my abilities to one genre of cooking. Cooking, cooking styles and techniques are diverse and infinite. Foods of different cultures are prepared similarly yet they take on a different name. My definition of a galette…
This isn’t the first time that I have heard of the chemical azodicarbonamide, the same ingredient used in yoga mats and shoe soles; being used in the bread that consumers have been feeding their family. Yes, lots of fast food chains includes azodicarbonamide to maintain the freshness of the bread, and increase the shelf life.…
Throughout my culinary journey, I become more inspired, curious and intrigued by all things foods. I begin to wonder, “what if, I pair this with that?” My curiosity combined with my passion to create more authentic dishes has been worthy. For me, cooking is an art, the kitchen is my sanctuary and my cookwares…
Granola doesn’t last in my household. It goes as fast as I pull it out of the oven. Sometimes I wonder why I even bother prepare it. Well… besides the crunchy, nutty texture of the oats and toasted nuts, and the sweet taste of the dried fruits that makes it super d’luscious……um…ok…that’s why I make…
For the last week or so, my body just isn’t thinking about meat. So what’s a diva to do? I will have to eat meatless meals until the craving returns. Cheese, creamy dishes and pastries have been running around in my head, so I figured it was time for me to proactively release the pastry goddess. These…