Today I opened my fridge and found a bunch of cilantro entirely wilted. This is because I had to cook for a large dinner party last Thursday and forgot to store it properly. I had the impulse to throw it away, but then I thought, why not make a pesto? The result was terrific, soContinue reading “Pho Noodles with Vietnamese Pesto”
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Using Technology to Reduce Food Waste
Hello folks! It’s been a while. During the first year of this blog, I committed to posting one new article each week, and I kept my commitment for precisely that year. Then, I went on a quest I will share in today’s post. Since the beginning of 2020, I have built a strategic plan forContinue reading “Using Technology to Reduce Food Waste”
How Minimalistic Can you Go?
As I faced my last week in Seattle, I challenged myself to cook with a minimal cook set.
Making the Perfect Sandwich
Lately, I’ve been obsessed with recipes and their structure. I believe this site’s posts reflected that obsession in one way or the other. There is, however, a reason for my obsession; I’ve been tirelessly working for months on a project that involves helping people cook better at home. Also, I got the inspiration for thisContinue reading “Making the Perfect Sandwich”
Cooking For Singles: Chicken Breast Roast, Three Ways
I find it sometimes challenging to cook diverse and nutritious meals as a single. But then, I often find myself looking at the restaurant industry for inspiration because we share the same challenge: cook a-la-minute single-serving dishes. In this post, I will share one of such inspirations and conclude with a recipe that I foundContinue reading “Cooking For Singles: Chicken Breast Roast, Three Ways”
Recipe: My Favorite Granola
I have a yogurt parfait for breakfast almost every day. This habit allowed me to explore at length the world of granola. So, in today’s post, I will share some of my exploration and what I learned from it to create my homemade granola recipe. Why yogurt parfait? You may ask. Over the last yearContinue reading “Recipe: My Favorite Granola”
3 Ways Of Getting More from Your Ingredients
Ever since I started cooking, I end up throwing away leftover ingredients. Doing this always feels somewhat heartbreaking because I’m not only cheap and environmentally conscious but also that there’s flavor there I won’t ever experience. In today’s post, I will discuss three ways to utilize your ingredients in a different way to enhance flavor,Continue reading “3 Ways Of Getting More from Your Ingredients”
Planning Your Backpaking Meals
About six years back, I discovered Backpacking. I already knew how to prepare for a hike, but backpacking was a completely new league. In a previous post, I already discussed how to cook in the wilderness, the equipment to take, and what kind of ingredients you should carry. Today I intend to go deeper andContinue reading “Planning Your Backpaking Meals”
Five Do It Yourself Pantry Items
A few days back, I made granola for the very first time in my life. I buy granola from bakeries and local shops to experience different flavors as I have it for breakfast most days. But, suddenly, I noticed that it got pretty pricey, so I decided to make my own. Inspired by how easyContinue reading “Five Do It Yourself Pantry Items”
Cooking for Beauty: Why Should You Style Your Meals?
Who doesn’t love a well-presented meal? I love it and made it a point to style my meals as best as possible. Styling food is not only a technical culinary challenge; it has deeper connections to one’s health. Let’s explore how. As shared in a previous post, I used noom for about four to fiveContinue reading “Cooking for Beauty: Why Should You Style Your Meals?”
In-flight Project 