Month: January 2024
The pumpkin referred to in this soup is Kabocha, commonly known as a squash in the US. This squash originated from Japan. It is a small squash with dark green rough skin. Unlike other winter squash, this one is edible…
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The original ceviche recipe usually calls for raw seafood or fish. Mackerel in its raw state is the original ingredients in ceviche and other fresh fishes but unsure how fresh the fish is when sold in the market nowadays.Due to…
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This has to be my favorite Italian dish. The problem with this dish is the difficulty finding a local butcher that sells veal shank. If there’s such a butcher in your community, then you are in luck. The most reliable…
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This dish originated from Capiz, a province in the Visayan Island in the Philippines. The recipe has been passed down with variations. There is a story behind this dish that I would like to share. In the aftermath of world…
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Ramps are wild greens that has a slight resemblance to shallots. It grows wild and in abundance during spring in the Eastern half of the United States. The State of Virginia holds a festival in spring to celebrate the appearance…
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