I did not recognize the simple genius of Bi Bim Bop until later in life. The year before college, I worked in a family-owned Korean restaurant that offered a Bi Bim Bop lunch buffet during the week. It was $6 per person, all-you-can-eat, and probably the worst shift a wait-person could imagine; a lot of [...]
A wise woman once told me to “think big, start small” so what better time to practice my new found wisdom than now? Armed with this pillar of knowledge and anxious to get in the kitchen I decided that for my debut recipe I would make a vegetarian omelet. Now many of you are probably [...]
Hola! Let me tell you a little bit about myself – My name is Laura and live in Austin, Texas with my 14 year old son. I’m a single mom that has been unemployed for about two months and the jobs are just not out there. It’s not for a lack of trying or lack [...]
I mentioned I rarely cook. When I do find myself in the kitchen, I’m likely to partake in meal assembly rather than traditional cooking techniques. With limited space, time and patience, I am so fortunate Toscano & Sons is located right between work and home. Toscano & Sons opened a few years ago, one of the [...]
Kopi – A Traveler’s Cafe 5317 N. Clark St. Chicago, IL 60640 Located alongside charming boutiques and restaurants in the easy going, traditionally Swedish neighborhood of Andersonville, the vibe at Kopi is decidedly cozy, laid back and eclectic with a strong emphasis on international travel. The front of the cafe features a small, carpeted area [...]
Ok, so the economy has been continuing on its downward spiral into certain destruction and going out to eat now seems like a twice a year luxury many of us are living without. Yet, staying at home with a box of Mac-n-cheese or a can of spaghetti-Os just isn’t going to suffice for many food [...]
The hamburger, it’s an all American staple from road trip stops for fast food to the backyard barbeque, Americans cannot get enough burgers. Well with beef prices soaring that once cheap ground chuck just doesn’t go as far as it used to. No fear, I have a plan to make that meat stretch. Tip: buy [...]
La Bettola 558 23rd St S Arlington, VA 22202 (703) 486-9816 Few Northern Virginians frequent Pentagon City for its cheap eats, but tucked away just off the beaten path is a little strip of restaurants on 23rd street full of bars, Thai cuisine and Italian restaurants, including “La Bettola” (photo shown is of the restaurant [...]
14500 Ventura Blvd. Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 818-990-7006 It’s official. I’m one of them. A slave to debt and in the poor house. No, I didn’t max out my credit card on a binge at Bloomingdales. I didn’t even buy a car which I can’t afford but makes me look like I’m keeping up with [...]
Ok, So here it is. You are having a relaxing evening at home and suddenly a friend calls saying that they are bringing their out-of-town sister over to meet you. You leap from the couch and rush to the kitchen. What is there? Cupboards: Some spaghetti noodles (not great for quick entertaining), Some crackers, and [...]
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