Capellini with Red Basil Pesto and Shrimp Roe Confetti

There’s a rather prominent chain of Italian casual dining restaurants that is famous for a number of  imaginative and delicious pasta dishes.  My girlfriend TJ and I go there occasionally when we need a quick pasta fix. Somehow, we would Continue reading Capellini with Red Basil Pesto and Shrimp Roe Confetti

Ghirardelli’s Brownies…for Dummies (?)

A confession: I am a brownies snob. I know I am far from being the best baker in the world, but still, I am proud about being able to make a good batch of mean, delicious, and sometimes sinful brownies. Continue reading Ghirardelli’s Brownies…for Dummies (?)

Slow Cook Ragu ala RatedRalph

It’s amazing how delicious many dishes still are, even if they are the product of 30-minute meals, quick-cook boxes, and other cooking styles that require effortless and almost brainless cooking. I myself do these dishes once in a while, especially Continue reading Slow Cook Ragu ala RatedRalph

How to Choose Pots and Pans: My Thoughts + A Review

I realize very well that aside from using quality ingredients and applying the right techniques at the kitchen, using the right kitchen tools is just as important.  After all, they do affect the way dishes come out. As a practical Continue reading How to Choose Pots and Pans: My Thoughts + A Review

Eataly: The Best of Italy Under One Roof

New York has always been synonymous with the following: 1) Broadway; 2) Wall Street; 3) Ground Zero; 4) The Empire State Building; and 5) The Statue of Liberty. And there is one more item: Food!  New York, of course, is Continue reading Eataly: The Best of Italy Under One Roof

Strawberry Picking in Michigan

While I live in a country that only knows two seasons–the dry and the wet– I have started appreciating more the seasons in countries like the US, having a full appreciation of the summer weather during my recent trip to Continue reading Strawberry Picking in Michigan