Kung Pao Tofu

Kung Pao Tofu and Rice

February 28, 2025

Found I had many of the ingredients in my pantry, from several other Chinese and Asian dishes. While marked, “easy,” the shopping list below may not be for everyone. However, …

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San Diego

San Diego Zoo Entrance

January 31, 2025

Photographs from a weekend and work trip to San Diego, Ca.

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China & Hong Kong

Guangzhou, China, Central Business District

December 31, 2024

Photographs from a holiday trip to Beijing & Guangzhou, China and Hong Kong SAR.

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Argentina & Uruguay

Uruguay Flag

December 12, 2024

Photographs from a work trip to Buenos Aires, Argentina, followed by a few days in Montevideo, Uruguay.

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Instant Pot Mac & Cheese

November 27, 2024

Ingredients: 1 – Lb. elbow macaroni, corkscrew, or other short pasta 4 – Cups low sodium vegetable broth/stock 3 – Tbls. unsalted butter 3 – Cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded …

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Lemon Chicken Ramen

Lemon Chicken Ramen

September 14, 2024

After having an amazing bowl of chicken ramen in Taipei last July, I knew I wanted to try and recreate it at home. The flavors reminded me so much of …

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Taiwan

Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall

July 24, 2024

Photographs from a birthday trip to Taipei, Taiwan. Amazing food, culture and history.

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Scotland & Friends

Friends at Loch Lomond

July 9, 2024

Photographs from a visit with friends to see friends in beautiful Scotland.

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Corn and Miso Pasta Salad

June 8, 2024

Tried this recipe one summer and blew me away. Gets better on the second and third day. Ingredients: Kosher salt 8 – Oz. ditalini pasta 4 – Ears fresh corn, …

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Buenos Aires, Argentina

Caminito, Buenos Aires, Argentina

May 2, 2024

Photographs from my 40th country visiting Buenos Aires, Argentina. Mostly amazing food and drink.

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