04.30.09

Rice Rice Baby…

Posted in Grains, Rice at 12:30 pm by cecilia

Rice from my pantry

Rice from my pantry - Photos by Cecilia (cecilia@gourmetsenses.com)

米 – Riz – Riso – رُزّ . أَرُزّ . تُمَّن – Arroz – Oriza – Oryza – 쌀

Coming from an Asian culture, I’m no stranger to rice. Chinese people can turn this simple grain into a myriad of shapes and forms for all kinds of occasions Read the rest of this entry »

04.26.09

Spring Onions…

Posted in Romesco Sauce, Veggies at 9:28 am by cecilia

Not scallions (or green onions), not leeks

Not scallions (or green onions), not leeks - All Photos by Cecilia

Spring brings a bounty of new produce options at the market. Lately, I can’t get enough of these sweet and tender spring onions. How do I eat them? Read the rest of this entry »

04.25.09

The Multi-Talented Oil…

Posted in Oils at 9:43 am by cecilia

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

It’s hard to believe that while olive oil has been an integral part of most cultures in the Middle East and Mediterranean for thousands of years, Americans only started producing olive oil since the 1930s. Read the rest of this entry »

04.23.09

Inspirations For a New Beginning…

Posted in Spices at 1:50 pm by cecilia

D.O. Azafrán de La Mancha

D.O. Azafrán de La Mancha. Photos by Cecilia (cecilia@gourmetsenses.com)

A new tin can of saffron came in the mail yesterday. Read the rest of this entry »