Category Archives for Food
Tonkatsu Me
One of my favourite cuisines is Japanese. If I could marry a platter of sushi, I probably would (hold the wasabi – I’m a wuss like that). The Japanese have a way with food; when I see those really made-up … Continue reading
A (Dubious) Passion for Passion Fruit
I don’t quite know what to make of passion fruit. And I think the rest of the world would agree with me. I’ve often wondered why it’s called what it is when there seems to be nothing about it that … Continue reading
On Frothing (Hot Chocolate)
Hell hath no fury like a woman awoken by the sudden blaring of remixed party-club songs coming from her inconsiderate upstairs neighbour at three in the morning. It’s bad enough that a month ago, this same upstairs neighbour decided to … Continue reading
A (Food) Review of 2012
It’s 2013. Wow. A year has gone by so fast, doomsday predictions notwithstanding. At around this time last year, I think I was sprawled on a couch, dramatically bemoaning my lack of a life. Or a job. Or anything – … Continue reading
On Making Pita Bread
My roommate loves to cook, which is great because I love to eat. Her most recent foray was into making pita bread. Since she didn’t take her chapati maker from home with her when she decided to move, she had … Continue reading
Making Tofu Mousse
It doesn’t sound particularly appetizing. To be honest, my reaction to the mere idea of tofu mousse, or using tofu in any kind of dessert, for that matter, was one of disgust. I like tofu, but I’d never tried a … Continue reading
Using the Magical Properties of Dry Ice for Halloween
Since it’s just about the time of year for ghouls, ghosts and goblins (among other nether-worldly creatures) to make an appearance, here are some ways you can make parties more enjoyable using dry ice for Halloween. Put it in/around drinks. … Continue reading
Easy Tuna Potato Salad from Home
My mom makes an awesome chicken-potato salad. When I say awesome, I mean AWESOME, no exaggeration. On the rare occasions that she finds the time to cook this, I pitch in, mind, body and soul because I know the rewards … Continue reading
Wasabi-happening?
During my first Communications class in the first semester of my first year of college, my professor entered the room and began handing out tongue depressors. She then told us to close our eyes and hold out the tongue depressors. … Continue reading
Churning Out Homemade Ice Cream, Literally
The weekend is over. And there’s nothing like a weekend over to begin to look forward to another weekend. So, in the hopes that I will one day learn to make homemade ice cream so that I can have a … Continue reading
