This recipe is actually quite special for me. It holds a lot of sentimental value and memories of visiting my grandparents in San Jose. It reminds me of the warm hugs and smiles upon arrival, the conversations, and the good times I have had there. It's sometimes crazy how taste and smell can bring back … Continue reading Derevi Sarma (Armenian Grape Leaves Stuffed with Rice)
Category: Cooking
Skillet Deep Dish Pizza
Since receiving a cast iron skillet as a Christmas gift, I've started cooking in it as much as I can. It's wonderful! Sure, the upkeep was a little stressful at first, but I think I've got it down now. I can certainly understand why so many people love these things so much! One of the … Continue reading Skillet Deep Dish Pizza
Herb Pasta
Last week, I attempted to make fresh pasta for the first time. The result was alright, but not wonderful. It was too thin and undercooked. It was a little discouraging, honestly. But, determined to made some good homemade pasta, I decided to try again. This time, I wanted to make something a little more interesting. It … Continue reading Herb Pasta
Homemade Pasta
This Christmas, my kitchen got some serious upgrades. Thanks to many very generous people, I have so many new toys! I am now able to replace my old, flimsy knife set with a much nicer one, begin cooking in cast iron, make fresh pesto and hummus in my new food processor, and bake on my … Continue reading Homemade Pasta
Pizza
When I was a kid, slumber parties were not an uncommon occurrence. It might be a birthday (for me or one of my two sisters), a cousin night, or just a friend spending the night. For these events, my mom had a strategy to satisfy any kid... personal pizzas. At the time, I just thought … Continue reading Pizza