I love sushi, though I must admit, ever since I’ve had kids I don’t have it often. It’s just the thought of going into this nice, quiet, sushi restaurant with a toddler and a five year old that won’t eat most of the stuff brought out that gives me a headache. We usually just pick … More Making Sushi With Brent Phung

My girlfriend, Melissa, invites my family over to dinner fairly often. She cooks all sorts of meals, but being of Cantonese decent, a lot of her meals focus on Chinese elements. Knowing this, I asked her if she’d be willing to teach me how to make something simple, yet fairly authentic. Growing up, Melissa learned … More Making Lumpia and Egg Rolls With Melissa Florey

The other day my husband had been out grocery shopping for a few odds and ends and he ended up bringing home some Ahi Tuna. I love Ahi Tuna, but in all honesty, it’s not something I usually make here at home, so I had to do some searching for a great recipe that I … More Marinated Seared Ahi

Last night my five year old decided he was going to spend his first night away from home at my brother’s house. Because of this, my brother told me that he would be making the kids waffles for breakfast as a fun slumber party meal. So, of course, I woke up this morning craving waffles. … More President Kennedy’s Favorite Waffles

Last September, my husband and I spent three weeks in Italy with his parents and our two children. It was a wonderful trip spent throughout the country, starting with a stay in Rome. While we were in Rome I was fortunate enough to take a cooking class with chef Claudio Guggeri. Chef Guggeri received his … More Panzanella Salad (Tuscan-Style Tomato and Bread Salad)