Posted in Food, Recipes, Uncategorized, tagged chapchae, chigae, kimchi, Korean on June 8, 2008 | 2 Comments »
My pregnant tastebuds have been craving Korean lately. Finding my options for authentic Korean cuisine limited in our city, I’ve begun to tackle the re-creation of some of my favorites. I have a cookbook, yes, but all those who know me know that I can’t cook that way. Instead, I learn by [...]
Posted in Food, Recipes, tagged curry on April 7, 2008 | 5 Comments »
Perhaps it’s the pregnancy. I can’t seem to decide on what to make for supper, what sounds good, or what I’m actually going to eat once I fix it. Since I don’t meal-plan, dinner is usually whatever I’m in the mood for…except lately, I’m not in the mood for anything. I have, [...]
Posted in Food, Recipes, tagged Barefoot Contessa, paella, shrimp on April 3, 2008 | 3 Comments »
I love to watch the Food Network while I work out at the gym. Paula Deen is unbearable for me to watch as every episode includes something fried with a drizzle of butter on top and a side of heavy cream. Southern cooking, you know. Barefoot Contessa, however, provides endless inspiration for [...]
Posted in Food, Recipes, tagged seared tuna, sushi on March 4, 2008 | 6 Comments »
Those of you who find that your paychecks go directly to diapers and groceries will understand that going out for sushi is rare. Pun intended. We have tried taking our children out for sushi…remember? For the time being, it is not economical, nor emotionally feasible. But since a child’s palette is [...]
Posted in Christian Life, Food, Friendship, tagged Food, Ministry on February 17, 2008 | 4 Comments »
The Lord knows just what we need. We spent the evening Friday night with our new friends, Tim and Cara, who we met through Oak Grove. The four of us enjoyed a relaxing evening sans children. The conversation was rich and the food was amazing. Our friends blessed us with a spectacular feast at [...]
Posted in Chinesey Things, Food, Recipes, tagged beef and carrots, Chinese food, comfort food, star anise on January 21, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Chicken noodle soup, chicken pot pie, mashed potatoes, mac n’ cheese. All these come to mind when searching for the perfect comfort food…in America. It’s all what was comforting to you as a child, I suppose. Consequently, cuisines that top my comfort menu would include: rice porridge with preserved duck egg, egg [...]
Posted in Chinesey Things, Family, Food, Recipes, tagged Chinese dumplings, gyoza, Jiaozi, potstickers on January 10, 2008 | 2 Comments »
There seems to be a special meal in every culture (and every family) that invites all hands on deck and all hearts open to meaningful conversation amidst the preparation. For the Chinese side of our family, laughter and unity is shared around the making of jiaozi (known as gyoza in Japan and mandu in [...]
Posted in Chinesey Things, Family, Food, Recipes, tagged Chinese hot pot, fondue on December 30, 2007 | 2 Comments »
Tonight we enjoyed one of my favorite meals: Chinese hot pot! It is basically a Chinese fondue with steaming broth and a variety of sauces. On a frosty night, there is nothing better than friends and family gathered around the tableside pots where the cherishing of flavors is only highlighted by the conversations [...]
Posted in Children, Food, tagged Children, Trader Joe's on December 22, 2007 | 1 Comment »
So I guess we go to Trader Joe’s a lot. Who am I kidding–we are addicts. We are walking Trader Joe’s infomercials. Our children know the staff by name. We love them; they love us. It’s quite lovely, actually.
Every week’s trip is the same: The boys run happily into [...]
Posted in Food, Home, Hospitality, Recipes on December 19, 2007 | No Comments »
I’ve finally come up for air…
Saturday night’s annual open house was great fun. We had 81 people not counting our family of five. A sea of great food and friends throughout our house. How thankful we are to have such faithful and endearing relationships year after year. I have to admit [...]
, and am enjoying the opportunity to teach and disciple my children at home. When not busy with family, I love to paint, sew, garden, host teas, cook, play the piano, mentor younger ladies, and redecorate my girlfriends' homes.
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