All three of these things I used to think were useless tools that were just a waste of space and not worth my dime.  But slowly, one by one, I found myself purchasing each of these guys and my cooking life is better for it. …

Ever since I was introduced to a leek, I fell in love.  Leeks look like big fat scallions and are indeed part of the onion family.  Therefore, they can be interchanged in just about any recipe that calls for onions, except for French onion soup,…

I really don’t remember why I randomly decided to buy a jicama one day.  And then I truly don’t remember when I started pairing jicama and granny smith apples together, but I’m telling you the combination really works.  I think it’s because when I took…

Doesn’t this picture make you happy?  These knives are from the brand Kuhn Rikon.  I just want to collect them all.  Although it might be quite normal for a rainbow of knives to make me giddy inside, it might not for you.  However, please let…

What in the hey are crepe monsieurs (or crepe misters in English) you might ask?  It’s my made up spin on a classic French croque monsieur.  What is a croque monsieur? It is basically a glorified, yet glorious rich ham filled and cheesy bechamel covered…

My thoughts are with Japan these days, and my heart and prayers go out to them during this time of disaster.  With that in mind, I think about the time I went to the Japanese ramen restaurant, Ippudo in New York City, when Joe and…