When traveling to a country with customs different than your own, it is best to live by this philosophy..”When in Rome… There was an incident I heard about of an American traveling in Turkey. This teenager entered a mosque wearing a...
When I teach cooking classes, my goal is to teach you how to cook and use recipes as a guide but NEVER a Bible. Shepherd's Pie is a classical Irish comfort food. The traditional version is a mashed potato casserole with a lamb, carrot and green peas...
Nyonya is the best Malaysian restaurant in Manhattan. It is always my go-to spot when I am not sure where to eat. I was on my way to my spot and was heartbroken when I saw the doors gated, but thankfully my heartbreak was short lived, as they just moved...
A wonderful little hole in the wall restaurant on Brooklyn's eclectic 7th Avenue, Chiles Y Chocolate gets a thumbs up in my book!!!I have walked by this little place so many times and always wanted to try it but am usually in the neighborhood when I don't...
Some months ago I had blogged about Danku, the lunchtime spot that was bringing Holland to NYC with krokets, the staple Amsterdam street food and Indonesian entrees, common in Holland.While very good the menu was a bit limited. They have now added the...
Anyone who was part of the club going scene in New York City in the early 90's will remember the club, Limelight - it was the place to go to meet a diverse group of people that played a mix of different music types from pop and rock to Techno which was...
Most cultures have some kind of fruitcake that is made during the holidays and everyone makes it a little different.If you are Caribbean or even if you just want to try Caribbean style holiday fruitcake aka Black Cake, now is the time to start soaking...
Eventhough I possess culinary skills and knowledge, with my busy schedule, convenience is key. Quick meals that I can put together in a manner of minutes and healthy snack food are things that we can all use in our lives - even the busiest of chefs!!!So...
As Hindus the world over celebrate the Festival of Lights from India to Trinidad to here in the United States, it is a wonderful time to sample the wide array of Indian sweets readily available during this most celebrated of Hindu holidays.Here is a delicious...
The cold weather today has started me thinking towards the holidays and what's going to be on the menu this year. Along with a great Thanksgiving meal, I always serve unique cocktails while the food is cooking to whet their palates.Now, I never claim...
