05.10.09
A Mother’s Day Breakfast…
Banana Cream Tart with Flaky Pastry - All photos by Cecilia Lee
Warm wishes to all the Moms out there for all the love and care you’ve been giving. Read the rest of this entry »
05.08.09
Romesco Fresco…
All photos by Cecilia (cecilia@gourmetsenses.com)
I’ve been getting a number of requests to share more recipes here. So when I was making more Romesco sauce last night, I remembered to take a few pictures and document the process. Read the rest of this entry »
05.07.09
A Lazy Lunch…
The Gourmet Senses Fast Food Plate - All photos by Cecilia
It’s quite often that I lose track of time while working on my day job. I’m fortunate that my job does allow me to work from home more often than not. Today is one of those days when it feels too late to venture out to grab a quick bite. Not having much time to cook either, I decide to assemble a few things from the fridge and see what I can come up with. Read the rest of this entry »
05.05.09
¡Feliz Cinco de Mayo!…
Photos by Cecilia - cecilia@gourmetsenses.com
I can always use any excuse to pull out some chocolate from my pantry. Yes, my house is always stocked with the dark stuff. If you are looking for a recipe for a Cinco de Mayo dinner or a potluck party that you’ve been invited to, here is an entrée and a dessert suggestion Read the rest of this entry »
05.03.09
An Olive Oil Tasting Update…
Tasting Menu - Photos by Cecilia (cecilia@gourmetsenses.com)
Rain was embracing the San Francisco Bay Area yesterday, but it did not dampen the excitement of our tasting event. This time, we had four different 2008 harvest first cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil for the tasters.
04.30.09
Rice Rice Baby…
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…
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…
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…
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 »
