Armida Cooks!

The Barefoot Contessa has done it again! After I first saw her make these brownies on her food network show, I just couldn't believe...

I love the weekends because that's usually the only time when either Matthew or I get to cook breakfast. One of our all-time favorite...

Around Thanksgiving and Christmas time, persimmons go on sale like crazy here in Southern California. If you've never had these delight...

Ooh, winter is here and this is when my food cravings go into frenzy. I tend to crave hot, gooey, carbo-loaded food during this time of the...

Usually you can find crème fraîche is most big supermarkets in the US and at Trader Joe's. But but just in case you are unable to find ...

My step-mom, Elaine, makes the best pecan pie ever! I look forward to Thanksgiving every year for two reasons: to be with my family, and to...

This pie is so delicious (and also very sweet) and it boggles my mind on how easy and fast it is to make. Matthew's mom, Kay, whipped t...

Like fashion, my taste in Food Network shows changes with the seasons. For a while there, I was a 30 Minute Meals fan, but now Rachel Ray...

YAY! Our camera was found at Matt's Bar in Minneapolis, home of the " Juicy Lucy ." Anyhoo, sorry I haven't posted an...

My husband and I were in Minnesota recently and, due to some miscommunication and probably a little too much to drink, we misplaced our awe...

During the fall season, I tend to crave savory dishes. And one of my favorite types of savory food is in pizza or tart form. Here is a grea...

Every time I cook rice for my husband and myself, I always end up with leftovers and it usually ends up in the refrigerator, forgotten like...

As you may have heard, US Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld is stepping down. This, of course didn't come as a big surprise after the GO...

Oh my goodness, have you ever had a carb craving so bad that you'd think you'd go crazy? Hmm, maybe it's just me. These carb cr...

You will never look at apple pie the same again after you try a slice with this warm custard sauce. I know most of us Americans are used to...

We had incredible weather during our travels to Ireland earlier this month. Most days were in the low 60's farenheit and it rarely rain...

The tomato season is almost over here in Southern California and an excellent way to keep that summer taste during the winter is to jar you...

On our recent trip to Paris, my husband and I were in total awe of the beauty of the City of Light . We had no idea how enormous and inspir...

I am back from my European Vacation! Sorry I didn't update my blog while I was away, but I was having so much fun in London, Paris and ...

In the West Indies , it is common to eat Roti for breakfast or lunch. It is their version of burritos, I guess. Basically roti is this fabu...