At the end of July, we spent a long weekend exploring Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Today I will be covering our visit to the The Franklin Institute, Old City, and Independence National Historic Park along with a recipe for the Philly Cheesesteak. Here are my previous posts covering our stay at The Logan Hotel; our visit to Reading…
Philadelphia: Please Touch Museum, Chinatown, Franklin Square, and Cheung Fun (Steamed Rice Noodle Rolls)
At the end of July, we spent a long weekend exploring Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Today I will be covering our visit to the Please Touch Museum, Chinatown, and Franklin Square along with a recipe inspired by our travels, Cheung Fun (Steamed Rice Noodle Rolls). Here are my previous posts covering our stay at The Logan Hotel and…
Tree of Life Cookbook Review and Lahmacun (Turkish Pizza)
Tree of Life: Turkish Home Cooking, written by Joy E. Stocke and Angie Brenner, features over 100 recipes based on their travel memoir Anatolian Days and Nights. Highlights in the book include Saffron Rice Pilaf with Chickpeas and Mint, Lamb Kleftico (Cypriot-Style Lamb Shanks), Black Sea Hazelnut Baklava, Classic Puffed Pide Bread, and Circassian Chicken…
L.A. Mexicano Cookbook Review and Fish Tacos
L.A. Mexicano: Recipes, People & Places, written by Bill Esparza, showcases the Mexican food culture of Los Angeles and the people behind the incredible dishes. Highlights include Lamb Barbacoa with Consommé from Paco Perez, Tamales de Pollo from Maria Elena Lorenzo, Michelada Verde from Ricardo Diaz, Hollenbeck Burrito in honor of Manny Rojas, Red Aguachile…
Man’oushé Cookbook Review and Bayd wa Khodra (Lebanese Egg Pie with Vegetables)
Man’oushé: Inside the Lebanese Street Corner Bakery, written by Barbara Abdeni Massaad, highlights the versatility and variety of Lebanon’s national pie, the Man’oushé, with over 70 recipes. Toppings include the traditional Man’oushé bi-za’tar (Wild Thyme Pie), Shankleesh (Spiced Cheese Pie), Flayfleh harra (Spicy Red Pepper Pie), Khobz bi-sumsum (Sesame Seed Bread), and Lahm bi-‘ajeen Halabi…
Kaya Toast (Malaysian Toast with Coconut Jam)
I had a couple of jars of homemade Kaya after reviewing the cookbook, Malaysia, and put them to good use by making Kaya Toast. Kaya Toast is a popular breakfast treat in Singapore and Malaysia. It is often paired with soft-boiled eggs (Telur Kopitiam) and coffee (Kopi-O), tea (I served it with Teh Tarik- Pulled…
New York City: Rockefeller Center, Times Square, Chelsea Market, Greenwich Village, and New York Style Pizza
I visited New York City for the first time last month with Chad to celebrate our anniversary. We have been married for seven years! We only had two days so I didn’t get to see everything on my list, but we still managed to fit quite a lot in and I will be sharing our experiences in three…
Farm to Table Asian Secrets Cookbook Review and Curried Vegetable Turnovers
Farm to Table Asian Secrets: Vegan & Vegetarian Full-Flavored Recipes for Every Season, written by Patricia Tanumihardja, features Asian flavors in a variety of seasonal lightened meals. I got a chance to meet Patricia a couple of years ago during one of her cooking demos and was so excited to discover that she was creating a new…
Irish Crisp Sandwich and St. Patrick’s Day Round-Up
The Irish Crisp Sandwich, Crisp Sambo, is perfect for a quick and easy snack this St. Patrick’s Day. All you need are two slices of bread, some Irish butter (I have seen Kerrygold at most supermarkets lately), and potato chips (crisps). Mairéad of Irish American Mom and The Daily Spud both recommend using Tayto Cheese and Onion…
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center and Outer Space Bento Box
Many who travel to Washington, D.C. are familiar with the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum on the National Mall. A bit further out is the larger companion facility, the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, in Chantilly, Virginia- 30 miles west of DC near the Washington Dulles International Airport. It is a particular favorite for us during the colder months…
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