Food the Wong Way

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  • Friendly Friday: Instant Pot – Virtually Instant, Really!

    Friendly Friday:
    Instant Pot – Virtually Instant, Really!

    Recently, I had a chance to visit my fellow Minnesotan friend Tanya, her spouse Justin, and their daughter Mabel in Portland. They graciously had me over for dinner, and I got to see a demo of the Instant Pot. Apparently she was so excited about it she bought a second one when it was on…

  • Friendly Friday: Fresh Flavors from Fit Foodie Finds’ Red Coconut Curry Meatballs

    Friendly Friday:
    Fresh Flavors from Fit Foodie Finds’ Red Coconut Curry Meatballs

    When I saw fellow Minnesotan and food blogger Lee Hersch recently drop a coconut curry meatball photo on Instagram, I just had to try her recipe. Substitutions: All the chili paste I could find had fish sauce/shrimp contaminant in it, so I couldn’t have it in my house due to allergy. However, my roommate/partner/spouse brilliantly bought…

  • Empanada-rama at Stephanie’s: I wish I could take a picture of this smell!

    Empanada-rama at Stephanie’s: I wish I could take a picture of this smell!

      Empanada: The name comes from the verb empanar, meaning to wrap or coat in bread … Empanadas have their origins in Galicia (Spain) and Portugal. They first appeared in Medieval Iberia during the time of the Moorish invasions. A cookbook published in Catalan in 1520 mentions empanadas filled with seafood among its recipes of Catalan,…

  • Pro-Tip Tuesday: Free Scallion Starts!

    Do you wish you didn’t have to go to the store every time you needed green onions (a.k.a. scallions)? Next time you chop a bunch of ’em to cook, save the bottom bits -the part with the roots- and plop them in a jar with a little bit of water in the bottom. Change the water every…

  • 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…

  • Kelp Noodle Japchae – Tumblr-Style Post

    Today’s experiment.

  • What CAN you eat off the ground?

    What CAN you eat off the ground?

    Forest Fire Fruit: Morels! I was lucky enough to score some wild-foraged morels from my friend Tesia, after she came back from a good weekend of collecting them. Apparently, her s.o. even maps out last year’s forest fires to track where good spots to find some morel treasure. It definitely peaked my interest, especially after…

  • Upo trials – Part 2!
    Upo two ways, a guest post by Tricia

    A guest post from my friend Tricia! Y’all get a two-fer today, enjoy! -Y_______. Upo, Two Ways When I read about Yiling’s upo bounty, I was excited to take one on for myself. I love all vegetables and love to think up creative ways to cook them. Reading more about the squash, one recipe quickly…

  • Upo Trials – Part 1!
    Sausage, onion & garlic fry.

    Per last week’s comment: sadly, my stand-up paddle board (SUP) yoga class was cancelled, so nothing new to report on that front. Apparently everyone else is too chicken or prudent to sign up for September classes on the water, especially during a Seahawks game. Anyway..: So K________ grew upo, also known as calabash or bottle…

  • Lamb Stew with Butternut Squash & Carrots

    April can be a dreary time of year in the Pacific Northwest, when the reason behind the existence of a cozy coffee shop on every other street corner becomes apparent. This Sunday afternoon’s anticipation of spring warmth was salved with trying out this lamb stew recipe, with a side of netflix marathon. I don’t think…