Tag Archives: Asian food

P-U-licious!

Posted on July 14, 2008 by Carol

I’ve often smelled the notoriously STANKY durian fruit on the stands outside the doors of markets on Stockton Street in San Francisco’s Chinatown, but I’ve never had the opportunity to try a bite. It IS uniquely off-putting stuff, that’s for … Continue reading →

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For the Sake of Saké

Posted on July 11, 2008 by Carol

Last night Andy and I attended a dinner that showcased an array of sakés produced by SakéOne, the United States’ only producer of that quintessential Japanese beverage. Cooked up by Chef Jet Tila, groovy Thai chef and personality extraordinaire, the … Continue reading →

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Pure, stinky bliss . . .

Posted on November 12, 2007 by Carol

Lately I’ve been pondering the magic of how obnoxious ingredients help produce glorious dishes. Take fish sauce, for instance. It’s made of salted, fermented fish—pretty basic stuff—and it has one of the most potent smells I’ve ever encountered. If you … Continue reading →

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