by Flora Caputo | Jun 17, 2019 | Recipes, Uncategorized
I saw a recipe called Umami Noodles in the NY Times, and my eyes perked up. One because I created some snazzy products at the shop honoring food and cooking-and some feature the words “umami” (see below). And two, hubby and I are obsessed with umami in our...
by Flora Caputo | Apr 18, 2019 | Recipes, Uncategorized
So, we called this devil cake. I gave it to my neighbors as a treat, and they texted me the next day, saying they could not stop eating the “devil” cake. Because, it’s the devil. You can’t stop thinking about it in the fridge, while you work or...
by Flora Caputo | Mar 19, 2019 | Recipes, Uncategorized
Street food is so much fun, whether you frequent food trucks or aimlessly walk around markets state-side or overseas, these dishes are simple, small in size yet packed with flavor. Making a dish like this for your family is a great option for a weeknight. Just put a...
by Flora Caputo | Mar 16, 2019 | Recipes, Uncategorized
Today is all about mash-ups. Is it beef jerky or pork bacon? BOTH! Is it pasta primavera or pasta carbonara? BOTH! You don’t need to decide on one or the other when you can have both! You can have the lower fat and protein-rich beef in BACON form. And you can...
by Flora Caputo | Mar 2, 2019 | Recipes, Uncategorized
There is nothing quite like holding a steamy bowl of miso soup, cupped in your hands while breathing in that soupy-salty-goodness with a hint of briny seaweed scent. It is almost a form of meditation, even for that 30 seconds. It soothes the soul and calms...
by Flora Caputo | Feb 27, 2019 | Recipes, Uncategorized
I hate being wasteful. I hate throwing out food that’s soured in the fridge, especially dinner leftovers that we slaved over making a few nights prior. Throwing away fruits and vegetables makes me especially sad and guilty. I am not sure if it’s my...
