I have a confession - I'm a closet chicken wing eater. That's right, I only eat chicken wings in the privacy of my own home. All that finger-licking and lip-smacking is just not for the public to witness. What can I say? I am just not comfortable in that state of...
I once asked my 7-year-old nephew 'Where does curry come from?' His answer: Curry-ea! (I.e. Korea). I swear that kid is a genius. I'm not sure where it originated, but I'm a fan of curries from around the world. For a long time, Thai curry was my go-to dish and then...
When you think chicken breasts, do you think tasteless, dried out meat that needs, if not begs, to be smothered in sauce? I'm a totally a leg girl. Pass me the dark meat. I find it so much more flavourful, forgiving to cook, and cheaper. So basically winning on all...
I can't even believe it's only 6 weeks until Christmas. Fall is slipping away - it's cold, dark at 5 PM thanks to daylight savings, and stores are in full holiday mode. I don't know about you, but my pale and pasty self is craving a little summer and sunshine. ...
Kale's so hot right now. Right? Or are we over it? I mean it is kind of a winter green, but technically it's spring now. Kidding. Regardless of what's hot or not, or how unseasonably cold it still is outside (spring, where are you?!?), kale is tasty, full of...
Chinese New Year is this weekend and I'm new year prep mode. Unlike its January 1st counterpart, which is basically about a countdown followed by new years resolutions, Chinese New Year feels so much more celebratory. Typically, the weeks leading up to the new year...
How do you get through dinners through the work week? Takeout? Frozen TV dinners? Meals from scratch? I tend to rely on all of the above since I'm not a huge fan of leftovers (exception is yam mein and pizza). Hubby D likes making a big batch Sunday night meal and...
*Jerk Alert* These are not your typical tacos. I heard about this amazingly unusual food truck in LA that does Korean BBQ tacos (think short rib tacos and kimchi quesadillas) and a lightbulb went off. Tacos, like pizza and sandwiches, can be topped with just about...
Summer is here and so is barbecue season. Sadly, I don't have access to a barbecue at home - our condo is patio-less. But before you start feeling sorry for me, I DO have a trusty little toaster oven. This essential piece of kitchen equipment makes me feel like I...
Happy Anniversary to me! It's been one year since the launch of freshnessgf.com and I'm so delighted with the end result - an online food journal full of recipes, stories, and photos. Honestly, my biggest thrill is when people tell me that they a) checked out my site...
