As the temperature plunge below zero Celsius, I am reminded of how much I miss the homemade Zenzai I had at a Japanese-run restaurant when I last visited LA, a rare find as most restaurants would attempt the usual short cuts with pre-made azuki or red bean paste or powder. One spoonful of this homemade Zenzai was enough to immerse yourself in the determination of the chef in bring out every
Still Craving Pumpkin?531
This Halloween, my boyfriend's seven year old daughter just had to have a pumpkin. Well, the trip for one reasonably sized pumpkin turned into three huge pumpkins, and I had the bright idea to roast them all and store the puree in the[...]
Why Can't I Kick the Craving?531
We're here. We're finally here. The day has finally come when traveling with three kids is easy. No diapers. No bottles. Not even sippy cups. Just pack and go with three little people who can walk on to an airplane on their own two feet.[...]
this week's craving: thanksgiving leftovers!531
Thanksgiving is almost here! Hopefully you've got your menu set for the big day. But what about after the big day, when the guests are all gone and your fridge is full? We're here to help! This Week's Cravings is all about[...]
Craving the kitchen531
As far back as I can remember, I have been obsessed with food?whether it started during my elementary school years when I would plead with my fellow classmates to trade celery sticks for a Kudos bar, or my eighth grade year pounding down pint after[...]