Roasted asparagus. Parmesan-panko coating. And a little kick of spice. Oh yes. These crispy asparagus sticks are not french fry replacements (for that, I already have my yellow and green beans as healthy truffle fries)...

May 10, 2011

Eataly, New York

You know when you have Mario Batali proclaiming it as "a temple, where food is more sacred than commerce," that it's going to be EPIC. And it is. Eataly, a 50,000-square foot Italian gourmet...

My name is Bianca, which is the Italian word for white or pure. My mother told me that in the entire duration of her pregnancy with me, she had such manic craving for kesong...

Let's talk about eggs. Again. But this time let's talk about making them a little more luxurious. And let's talk about how to make them perfectly. First, we add a little truffle. Then, we use a...

One of the best things I love about living in Harvard Square is the abundance of street fairs and celebrations. Today, it was the 28th Annual MayFair and the streets were filled with food...

Sometimes when I eat out and I really like the dish, I immediately think of how I can re-create it at home. I've been successful with some restaurant-inspired dishes, like the Shrimp and Goat...

April 26, 2011

Dinner at Posto

I think I'm going to be visiting Somerville more often... Even though I live nearby, I rarely make it to this often-overlooked-in-terms-of-restaurants area. Sure, I was recently there to run a 5K and for brunch,...

Wouldn't it be nice if your breakfast is bursting with the delicious flavors of chocolate and almonds? And wouldn't it be nicer is this breakfast is filled with fiber, antioxidants, omega-3 fatty acids, protein,...

April 21, 2011

Pimiento Cheese

I'm seeing pimiento cheese more and more nowadays. In blogs, in magazines, in restaurant menus. Most recently, it was featured in Saveur's Sandwich Issue. Pimiento cheese is a common food in the Southern United...

(Or Salad of White Bean and Tuna) Don't things just sound fancier if you say their foreign name? I wish someone asked me what I had for lunch, then I can say fagioli e tonno...