Andres & Dobito: Asian-inspired pork and duck soup

A few months ago a very good friend of mine, Marco, introduced me to a small Hong Kong style cafeteria in Chinatown: Andy and Dobe. This place makes wonderful steaming bowls of rice and soup, topped with delicious bbq duck and pork at a great price (emphasis on the great)! Inspired by a recent trip there, I…

Red Snapper en papillote

Hello, I hope you are having a good start of the week. I know it seems like I’m always having fish, but a couple of weeks before the holidays I like to eat some delicate dishes… Especially since I know I’ll be indulging in decadent meals and treats in the weeks to come! I was…

Spices & Herbs

I cannot stress how utterly important it is to have a good selection of spices and herbs in your pantry.  Spices make the difference between bland and grand cuisine. They provide aroma, flavor, and color to any dish. Spices contain volatile oils responsible for their aromas.  As spices come in contact with heat they suffuse…