Since GT has posted such a healthy and wholesome recipe for this week, I thought I would balance it out with some junk. For those of you who are new, it is time to bare your soul and admit your secret, delicious shame. Continue reading
Daily Archives: July 24, 2011
Speak of a tourist visit to Japan, and inevitably people will ask about places like Tokyo (for mine, the most amazing city in the world), Kyoto (gorgeous, worth as much time as you can afford to spend there) or Hiroshima (haven’t been, but there’s definitely more to it than its nuclear scars). Perhaps Kobe (great beef, and the earthquake museum is a must-see), Osaka (boringly industrial), Sapporo (cold) or Nara (doe, a deer, LOTS of deer). But some of the best places to visit in Japan are a little away from the usual sights. One such is Kanazawa, the highlight of my own time in Japan.
This is my second tortellini recipe for Crasstalk. You may say I have an obsession, and you would be correct. This recipe is adapted from the Weight Watchers cookbook, but I upped the amount of olive oil, and substituted some of the arugula with basil. The result is sublime, and just light enough for a summer meal. Make sure to accompany the dish with crusty bread. Continue reading
OH HAI! You found me at my vacation home. We head out on the water in about an hour, right after I finish packing the boat. One rule: NO Jimmy Buffet! Continue reading