I've been obsessing over this dish ever since we had inhaled a dish of it at a small Japanese ramen spot at Sapporo in New York this past December. I had ordered my usual ramen noodle bowl but hubby ordered Kimchi Chahan (Japanese Fried Rice) I couldn't get enough of it. The dish is so simple yet … [Read more...]
Urban Kitchen Recipe: Coconut Rice
I make rice about three times each week and usually simple white jasmine rice does the trick. Once in a while I'll shake things up. Since the weather has been so cold lately I've been inspired to cook a bit more and this tropical taste is exactly what we need! The other night I had planned to … [Read more...]
About the Jerk
I was first introduced to the Jerk on my first trip to Jamaica. It was an awakening of my tastebuds that I fell in love with instantaneously. Any Jamaican will tell you the history of the jerk. Traditionally, Jerk was meant to help preserve fresh meats longer but over the course of time it's become … [Read more...]
The Best Six Bucks I Ever Spent… and Pineapple Fried Rice
A few months ago, I went to the Baking and Sweets show and spotted this odd-looking contraption: A pineapple slicer/corer. For six bucks. Would it work? For six bucks, I was willing to give it a try. It worked. Awesomely. Like, life-changely good. No longer would I be subjected to choosing … [Read more...]
Yummy winter dinner
My sister-in-law is one of those great cooks who has magic in her hands. Everything she makes - whether it's a sandwich or a more complex dish, is delicious. I stopped in last week and she had made the most yummy and healthy dinner with trout. Fish is something I know I should be … [Read more...]