Food the Wong Way

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  • Chef Kyle Wisner’s Lunch Break Demo @the Book Larder

    Chef Kyle Wisner’s Lunch Break Demo @the Book Larder

    One overcast Monday morning, I ventured over to the Book Larder, a community cookbook store on Fremont Ave of Seattle. I’ve ridden past there many a time by bike and by bus, and always meant to go. Finally, I found time and managed to sign up for classes a few days ahead. Note: if you…

  • Bank Your DIY Holiday Gift Game with..
    Beeswax Coconut Candles

    One of these days I will finally sort through my reflections from hiking Sahale Arm and seeing a glacier up close, or adventures in the Catskill Mountains of New York, but in the mean time, this: The days are getting shorter, the weather’s getting crisper early in the morning. School supply ads reign supreme on…

  • Run Away and Nurse Your Broken Heart in the Woods with a Hot Toddy

    Run Away and Nurse Your Broken Heart in the Woods with a Hot Toddy

    Sometimes, don’t you just want to set the world on fire? No? Well, maybe at least shake it around a little to tell it to behave itself better? Doesn’t the state of it just break your heart some days? Let’s go back to setting things on fire. I extra-think plenty on the things that are hugely…

  • Artichoke Dip – the travel potluck dish

    Artichoke Dip – the travel potluck dish

    Have you flown thousands of miles for the holidays and unwittingly still found yourself signed up to bring a dish for the family potluck? Have all the gifts been arranged and wrapped by your helpful partner (or recent Past Self) , patiently helping you bear the crush of expectation to somehow visit 50+ people in…

  • No Knead Artisan Bread with Dried Fruit

    I wanted to give my friends a housewarming gift that would not add to the giant pile of things they just had to move into their new home, so I tried my hand at some rustic, thick crusty bread. I doubled the portions but the bread was a tiny bit wetter than I’d like so…

  • Blackberry & Sage Spritzers : Summer is HERE.

    Blackberry & Sage Spritzers : Summer is HERE.

    From the kitchn, with the last few steps re-ordered. Makes 10 Ingredients: 1/2 cup of honey 1/2 cup of water 3 to 4 fresh sage leaves 1 pound fresh blackberries Ice Sparkling water Extra blackberries and sage leaves for garnish (optional) Also optional: vodka or gin

  • Chef Crusoe the Dachshund on Bruschetta

    File this one under: Entertaining Videos for Your Monday Commute I even timed it so the East Coasters might get it in time.. While I have a special place in my heart for Martin Yan’s video from Saveur on how to make Cong You Bing (Scallion Pancakes), the latest food video I am captivated by…