Kimchi, it’s more than a side dish at Korean restaurants. It’s serious business, as evidenced by the “Kimchi Wall” at H-Mart, and by the political-economic undercurrents surrounding its origin story. And it’s the star in fusion dishes at local restaurants including kimchi fries and pizza. Read on to find out more.
Nosh Stories: Yami and Lucas, artisanal bakers
Yamila and Lucas left behind lives in Buenos Aires to pursue a dream in the U.S.. This story is about beautiful artisanal sourdough bread, but also the hard work required to build a new life.
Mico’s Garden Update: Garlic, Scallions, and Onions, Oh My!
When it comes to gardening, I am not my father’s daughter. Luckily, my father Mico is always ready to lend a hand. Early spring is the perfect time for garlic, scallions, and onions, oh my! Learn when and how to plant these, plus find a bonus tip about a different friend, the tomato plant!
Vindaloo, brought to you by . . . Vasco da Gama?
Vindaloo’s history is deeper and more complex than I knew. This story will take you to the Age of Discovery and back, while sampling lamb vindaloo dishes from 3 local restaurants.
France, Par Chance
Join my friend and guest contributor, Sonia, as a GPS mishap charts an unexpected course through the Loire Valley, creating a lasting memory.
Nosh Stories: Parul, Home Cooking from the Heart
Parul cooks homemade vegetarian Indian food with love: “When mothers cook for their families, they put their heart in it and you can taste it. Cooking is an art and I get lost in it. . . . Mexican food is the same as Indian food . . . tortillas are like chapatis; Mexican salsas and sauces are like chutneys; beans are like rajma curry.” Read her story which transports you from the land of the Taj Mahal to a local Facebook group.
Corn, the Food that Created Man
Corn is like Beyoncé, and other revelations of this ancient food, including where to eat corn like the Maya did right here in Fairfield County.
Nosh Stories: Joanna
Although everyone “in the kitchen” at Gingko Sichuan Cuisine in Fairfield, CT is from Sichuan province in China, the co-owner Joanna is not. She is from the Zhejiang province on the eastern coast of China where the cuisine is lighter and more seafood-focused. Still, she worked for years at Hao Si Chuan restaurant in West…
Mico’s Garden Update – Tomatoes
Mico’s successful tomato harvest starts in the winter when he plants his first seeds of the season. His surprising planting methods include using his basement boiler during germination! Read on to learn his secrets.
Szechuan Peppercorns, a Tingling Adventure
The tingling in my lips and mouth was not an allergic reaction, but an introduction to a new culinary experience, available to you too at local restaurants.
