Little kids love to cook, and we were no exception. I remember making my very first dish at the age of about four – it was “peanut butter cake,” and consisted of peanut butter, mixed with flour (because, cake) and sugar (because, sugar) and molded into something puck-shaped. To her credit, mom tried it andContinue reading “Yoghurt”
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Kale, beef, and quinoa stir fry
So, what did the veggie box bring this week? Two cauliflowers, lots of red and golden beets, a giant celery, and lots of lettuce. I’m getting quite good at this – it’s Wednesday and most of it is gone. Thank God, there’s no more bok choy… We did get another installment of tuscan kale, whichContinue reading “Kale, beef, and quinoa stir fry”
Almond biscotti tart
Last weekend was Misa’s fourth time running the Corning Wineglass Marathon. Besides the usual shirt and goodies, they give each runner a little bottle of wine and a wineglass. This was Misa’s fourth time to run it, but because she is allergic to alcohol, the bottle just goes in the cupboard. JustContinue reading “Almond biscotti tart”
Pork and salted bok choy with cold noodles
Today is Saturday, the last day before we get the next giant box of vegetables. We’ve been pretty clever with this week’s haul. We made the Tuscan kale with gnocchi, walnuts and crispy fried salami. Roasted the beets. Cubed and oven roasted the potatoes, which we added to potato-zucchini-leek soup. Beet greens and Swiss chardContinue reading “Pork and salted bok choy with cold noodles”
Aunt Clem’s stuffed cabbage
This morning was the Ithaca 5 and 10 run, meaning that you choose either 5 or 10k. Misa and I both ran 10, but they gave me the number bib for the 5k, which means that somewhere around the 45 minute mark, the roadside cheering went from “you’re doing great!” to let’s go already! ButContinue reading “Aunt Clem’s stuffed cabbage”
Braised pork soba in organic Ithaca
Oh my, it’s been a while. I’m not exactly on the other side of the world, but it feels like a pretty good approximation. Since leaving Shenzhen, I returned to the US and spent one week in Montana, another in Indiana and am now in Ithaca NY visiting Misa. It’s nice to be back inContinue reading “Braised pork soba in organic Ithaca”
North beef-south beef – carnivorizing about in Shenzhen
When I was first learning Chinese in Taiwan, I remember being told that one of the teachers (who I didn’t know) had become gravely ill because of “wind.” This of course put my imagination on edge – was it pollution? extreme flatulence? They couldn’t explain, and I couldn’t ask. I discovered the answer some yearsContinue reading “North beef-south beef – carnivorizing about in Shenzhen”
Shenzhen – double skin milk
Its been a couple of weeks and a few thousand kilometers since Bayannuur. After that, I went on an epic train journey through Hohhot, Chifeng, Tongliao and Qiqihar – arriving three days and some visible beard growth later back in Hailar. Hailar was basically the three r-s, resting, riting, and running so apart from theContinue reading “Shenzhen – double skin milk”
Seriously, Bayannuur, what the hell? (also, sheep)
Here’s a trick for you. The next time you find yourself in the mountains, or specifically find yourself leaving the mountains, make sure to bring a loaf of bread. Pack it nicely so it doesn’t get smooshed in your luggage, and then open it up at sea level. I did this recently when I left Lanzhou.Continue reading “Seriously, Bayannuur, what the hell? (also, sheep)”
Lanzhou night market – sweet egg milk
Hello from Lanzhou! This is the big industrial city of the Northwest, once known for its horrific pollution. Now that the pollution is mostly cleaned up, I’m not sure what it’s known for, but my guess would be noodles. Every city has at least one Lanzhou beef noodles shop. Since I am pretty tired ofContinue reading “Lanzhou night market – sweet egg milk”
Thomas David DuBois 