Cuban Black Bean Soup with Smoked Ham Hock is made with black beans simmered with smoked ham hocks and aromatic ingredients like onions, garlic, bell peppers, and spices. The infusion of flavors creates a deeply satisfying and robust soup. Today, I’m sharing a recipe for an authentic Cuban dish – […]
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Spiced Apple Scones
Breakfast and Brunch DishesI’ve been wanting to make these scones since August, and I’ve waited a long time. It doesn’t become more weather appropriate than right now. I made these last weekend while going back and forth between scone-making and putting together a shelf I had ordered and neglected for the longest time. […]
Curried Couscous with Roasted Indian Eggplants
Side DishesSince I consistently overeat every time I set foot into a restaurant setting, I usually require some detoxification time – almost like a damage reversal plan. Eating healthy requires some planning and determination, and I always feel so much better afterwards. I am not a diehard couscous fan. I can’t […]
Italian Culinary Experience with Zonin USA and Circo
TravelDelectable Italian wines paired with tantalizing foods. Does it get any better than that? Last night, I was invited to a food and wine pairing event called the Italian Culinary Experience, which was hosted by Italian wine producer Casa Vinicola Zonin in collaboration with restaurateur Mauro Maccioni of the Le […]
Diner en Blanc 2013: NYC Bryant Park
TravelLast week, I had one of the most unique dining experiences in the middle of New York City! James was picked to be one of the table leaders for Diner en Blanc, a pop-up invitation-only picnic that received a ton of buzz in past years since its inception. I got […]