Multitasking is a myth. That’s what I discovered this week while listening to renowned neuroscientist Daniel J. Levitin talk about his new book, “The Organized Mind – Thinking Straight in the Age of Information Overload.” We simply switch attention from one task to another, which diminishes the quality of our work as well as our creativity. We…
Hotluck Party – ‘Cause Some Like it Hot
It’s cooling off outside. Even denial can’t keep the house warm. So to create a little natural heat indoors, we break out a bottle of Frank’s RedHot sauce and forget about the weather. This wee recipe is so easy and so tasty, that I’ll bet you’ll be redhot to try it ASAP. Red Hot Roasted…
Korean Glass Noodles – Incredibly Wonderful
Meet Cathy Li, my new esteemed home cooking teacher. On several occasions my colleague, Joanne Li, brought these spectacular sweet and savoury Korean Glass Noodles to potluck celebrations. Joanne agreed to share the recipe and cooking technique by introducing me to the expert, her mom Cathy. We all met at the Asian grocer, Kim Phat, to select the ingredients, then…
Jalapeño Mango Salsa on Sweet Potato Crackers
What is a mango if not perfection? A mango is tropical divine simplicity in a bite and a whiff. Mix that heavenly taste and aroma with contrasting jalapeño heat, cilantro zing and sweet potato cracker crunch, and you’ve got the ideal little morsel to whet the appetite. Sweet Potato Crackers with Jalapeño Mango Salsa 2 mangos, pitted, peeled,…
Sesame Sole with Coconut Adobo Rice – Sweet Surrender
Sweet surrender indeed! This is the time of year when you can fall into line with talk about apples, pumpkins, honey cakes and turkeys. Or, you can buck the trends and let your imagination take you where the sun’s warmth seeps into your bones and the ocean’s waves are longing to lap at your limbs. Here’s an…
Shrimp & Veggie Skewers – Pass the Pulo
Ever since the samples of Pulo Philippine Cuisine’s award-winning marinades and sauces arrived in my kitchen, my gourmet taste-testing son has been anxiously awaiting a unique dinner experience. Philippine cuisine fuses Asian and western tastes from Malaysia, China, India and Spain. What sample should we try first—lemongrass, mango chili, pineapple tamarind, peanut or coconut? Shrimp &…
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