Have you ever made dumplings or potstickers? Also, yep, I said it- Holiday. Tequila. Punch. OMG I’m completely obsessed. This was my first time, I think it has always intimidated me a little bit. I decided a long time ago there are certain foods I have left to the professionals. There are so many amazing […]

Being in a tropical climate in the winter and over the holidays is still a little weird to me. Growing up in Michigan, it never felt like we were ready for the holidays until the temperature dropped below freezing and everything was covered in white. Craving hot chocolate and hot toddy’s, stew and anything warming […]

What is Fiber? Fiber is a type of carbohydrate that our bodies cannot digest. Once digested into the body most carbohydrates are broken down into sugar, or glucose molecules. Fiber is a little different because the molecules cannot be broken down to enter the blood stream thus they continue to pass through the digestive system. […]

I am back in Michigan, from Manila for a few weeks this fall. Since I arrived its been a wonderful whirlwind of events. I arrived and the next day left again for a trip to Maine for a wedding. The colors were beautiful, trees are all brightly colored in oranges, yellows, and reds and the […]

OH EM GEEE are you ready for this recipe?! I think this is my favorite one yet. Both recipes are unique and incredibly delicious. I got this cocktail recipe is from ‘The Flavor Matrix‘ cookbook, it’s a great resource if you want to learn more about cooking. The book gives scientific reasons why certain foods […]

Have you ever heard of nutritional yeast? Nutritional yeast is an inactive form of yeast. The yeast is grown, usually in a culture with either sugarcane or molasses. After it is grown, the yeast is heated to deactivate it and then it is processed and dried. You will typically find it in the form of […]

Popcorn, it’s not just for movies anymore. Luckily, I have been seeing popcorn more and more on bar menus and offered as a complementary snack. I had my engagement party last week at Raffles rooftop bar and they served popcorn. Everyone was talking about how delicious it was. It really is an easy thing to […]

It’s mid-afternoon and you find yourself hungry and wanting a little snack. You might walk up to the vending machine at work and find highly processed foods like chips, cookies, candy bars and soda. Or you walk down the street to a 7-Eleven or bakery and get a muffin or pastry. I get it, healthy […]

Did you know that herbs are bursting with health benefits? Most of us cook with herbs, fresh or dried because of the flavor they add. A dish of pasta isn’t complete without the garnish of fresh basil. Mint gives a refreshing flavor to a spicy Thai dish and adding sage gives earthiness and depth to […]

My favorite food in Manila is the mangos. They are everywhere and they are so sweet, juicy and absolutely delicious. When I saw this recipe for spring rolls with ginger mango dipping sauce I actually thought it sounded a little weird. I made the sauce but still was hesitant to try it, but much to […]