Sometimes kitchen creations come out of sheer wild inventiveness. Although to be honest, there is always some type of food influence in one’s psyche that eventually makes its way into real life. When I was probably in my early 20’s, I had my first taste of something called Egg Foo Young, a plump, salty, tangled … Continue reading
At 80 years old, my father has seen and done a lot in his life. From raising his four younger brothers after his parents both passed, to working multiple jobs to support our family of 9, to going back to finish his schooling and getting his GED, well into his 40’s, after only having completed … Continue reading
I realize it may be a bit sacrilege to call this next recipe Greek pizzas since the only thing vaguely Greek about it is the pita bread and maybe the mint and, depending on which side of food history you’re sitting on, the chickpea hummus-like spread that goes on top of the pita. I’m not … Continue reading
On this final eve to end all eve’s this year, I want to take a moment to remind everyone to just take a big, full breath and breathe. Then I want you to think of just one thing that happened to you this year that was positive. There were 365 days in this calendar year. … Continue reading
The following content is sponsored through a partnership with the Washington State Potato Commission. All opinions expressed are solely those of Boastful Food LLC. Christmas is by far my favorite holiday of the year. Growing up in Wisconsin, I was fortunate to know what a true white Christmas looked like, all quiet and shimmery as … Continue reading
The following content is sponsored through a partnership with the Washington State Potato Commission. All opinions expressed are solely those of Boastful Food LLC. There are many “marriages made in heaven” when it comes to delicious food parings. Wine and cheese, pizza and beer, pancakes and eggs. Whether they be the creation of intention or … Continue reading
There are many things that are, ” like a woman.” Boats, countries, cars, shoes, flowers, and certain foods. Being of the fairer sex, I suppose I should be flattered that I have a likeness to all those things, and why not? Lately, I feel there’s this very public tug of war going on about how … Continue reading
There is nothing I love more than a spontaneous picnic. They say we eat with all of our senses, so I’m not surprised when I think of how food always tastes a little better when I’m eating outdoors. The Vegetarian and I have mastered the art of the picnic. Long before we met, I was … Continue reading
This is not a sponsored post. But a heartfelt shout out to Lo at Portlock who went out of his way to reacquaint me with some of Seattle’s finest smoked salmon. This is a story about Seattle. And all of the things that happened on the way to creating the best grilled cheese sandwich … Continue reading
I remember the first time I had to explain to my non-Mexican friends what my family does for Easter. “So you crack eggs on each other’s heads and confetti comes out?” “Yeah, but they’re not real eggs, I mean, they were, but we ate those and now they’re just filled with confetti.” It’s a hard … Continue reading
