I've had a project in mind for a while now that I finally tried out last week: making homemade mochi. It's a classic Japanese confection, but it never would have occurred to me to make it at home, until I saw it mentioned on a Japanese food blog, Umamitopia. The traditional way of making mochi ... continue reading...
Early Girl Eatery, Asheville
Weekend brunch is clearly popular in downtown Asheville - when I was visiting last month, we discovered that lines form outside most of the well-known spots before they open at 9am. Based on my experience, I'd suggest you plan to be in line by 845am, and that the line you're in is the one in ... continue reading...
A birthday and a farewell at Avenues
For my birthday this year, D gave me a dining experience I've been wanting to try for a while - the chef's bar at Avenues, at the Peninsula. I've had some excellent meals at Avenues, but never had the chance to sit at the bar and look into the kitchen... until now. It turns out that we had ... continue reading...
12 Bones, Asheville
No visit to North Carolina is complete without some barbecue, so during my recent visit to Asheville, we headed to 12 Bones for a late lunch. Even at 3pm, there was a line out the door, but it moved quickly and soon we were inside, face to face with the colorful chalkboards that list the day's ... continue reading...
Jellies
It's been a long time in the making, but I can finally report back on Project Jellies. It all started when I saw a pair of British fellows on TV demonstrating their fancy jellies - tall, colorful, made with fresh fruit and even champagne. I promptly bought the book (I chose the British ... continue reading...
The Office, at the Aviary
Being in the Office is like stepping into a secret hideaway - when I'm ensconced there, I feel that I've left behind the cares of the world. It's a small and welcoming space, with carpets layered across the floor, well-stuffed leather couches and armchairs, and interesting art and bibelots. ... continue reading...
Next: Tour of Thailand
I noticed the difference as soon as I stepped into Next. No longer were we in Paris 1906; now the exotic aromas of Thailand wafted through the air. There's a bit more theater in this concept, designed to create an experience of eating in Thailand - moving from street food, to a ... continue reading...
Railhead BBQ, Ft Worth
I can't come to Texas without having barbecue - specifically brisket, with lots of sauce. My favorite spot is the Railhead BBQ in Ft Worth, where the brisket is melt-in-your-mouth tender, with just the right hint of smokiness, and the sauce is thick and tangy. I'm not a huge fan of their sides ... continue reading...
(Healthy?) Carrot cake
Carrot cake might be the perfect dessert - it contains enough good-for-you elements to create a semblance of nutritional value, yet has a decadent topping to reassure you that yes, this is in fact a worthy indulgence. This version might be one of the healthier ones out there - it's made with ... continue reading...
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