Hawaiian Fried Rice

Food Advertising by Sigh, before I left for my sunny West Coast vacation with my brother a couple weeks ago, I departed a sunny, 70 degree Madison. The realist in me knew Wisconsin doesn’t typically warm up until late April, but the possibility of an early spring tricked me into thinking the warm weather was … Continue Reading

Five Spice Pork Chops

Pork chops seem to have a bad rep. Has anyone ever noticed that pork chops served with sad potatoes and soggy green beans are always the meal featured on every American TV show or movie with a family dinner scene? After making this connection while watching Family Guy, I embarked on a mission to make … Continue Reading

Wasabi Soy Chex Mix

Salty snacks are seriously my jam. Chips, pretzels, popcorn, crackers, you name it, I love it. Ever since my boyfriend introduced me to House of Cards early this week (I know, I know, I’m super late to the game), I’ve found myself in three episodes deep every night, sleepily emerging from the couch in the … Continue Reading

Sauteed Bok Choy with Lemon and Capers

As I explore turning my passion for food and cooking into a career, it amazes me what a picky eater I used to be. Growing up, I would painstakingly remove any hint of green from my plate, refuse anything that was mildly offensive (admittedly, I didn’t even like fish sauce until I started cooking a … Continue Reading