Today, #FoodieExtravaganza is #CrazyforChiles! I am joining the event with a recipe for Enchiladas Rojas- chicken enchiladas topped with a red Guajillo Pasilla sauce, sliced onions, crema, and crumbled queso fresco. Disclosure: I received an assortment of dried chiles from Melissa’s Produce for this #FoodieExtravaganza event. All comments and opinions are my own. This post contains Amazon…
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History and Dinosaur Bento
Overview of our visit to the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Washington DC, plus a recipe for a Dinosaur Bento. Disclosure: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. If you purchase something through the link, I may receive a small commission at no extra charge to you. Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History The National…
The Immigrant Cookbook Review and Carnitas Tacos
The Immigrant Cookbook: Recipes that Make America Great is a compilation of recipes from over seventy chefs collected and edited by Leyla Moushabeck. These showcase favorite recipes and flavors brought to America from around the world including Kushari from Brenda Abdelall, Beef Noodle Soup (Pho Bo) from Charles Phan, Coconut Dream Fish from Ziggy Marley,…
Philadelphia: The Franklin Institute, Old City, Independence National Historic Park, and Philly Cheesesteak
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…
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