Although I’m currently sitting here, patiently waiting for my tester copy, (hint hint) the latest cookbook from my favorite vegan superhero & author, Isa Chandra Moskowitz, Appetite for Reduction has hit the shelves – so it’s time for a fond look back. This marks the fourth Post Punk Kitchen book I’ve been a recipe tester for – [...]
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checking in with the test kitchen
Recipe testing for Post Punk Kitchen books has been a mainstay in my kitchen during the past few years. I learn new things, my palate expands, there’s always something to look forward to, and always an idea for dinner. Most recently, I’ve been testing for Isa’s upcoming Healthy/Weightloss cookbook. How cool, right!?! I don’t know [...]
back to portlandia, once again
Flowers Restaurant, Seattle once again, I’m back after a bit out of town. this time, it was for a few days in Seattle. while I was there, I decided my next realistic dream job involves frequent travel and keeping Portland as my home base. I certainly can’t afford to travel recreationally as much as I’d like, and I’m [...]
there’s a recipe for tangerine teriyaki sauce in this post
Tangerine Teriyaki Soba with Tofu, Cabbage and Spinach I’m giving myself a little pat on the back because this was the best clean-out-the-fridge dinner I’ve made in a while. Really, I’m giving Isa a pat on the back, because I was clearly inspired by test recipes I’ve made for her new book. It’s such a [...]
From the PPK test kitchen: Pasta con Broccoli & Blackened Tofu
I’m totally thrilled when I have hermit time and can pour myself into a cooking project. It’s a nice, personal break from my constant restaurant and cart adventures. Case in point, last weekend, testing recipes for Isa Moskowtiz’s new book. Pasta Con Broccoli. A lower-fat take on a classic, served with whole wheat linguine. As [...]
warm & comforty foods.
Brussel Sprouts Au Gratin from The Urban Vegan here’s a showing of what I’ve been cooking in the past month or so. colder weather & holiday season = comfort foods on the brain. turning on the oven to roast vegetables and bake tofu is delicious and keeps the apartment warm! they’re the type of dishes [...]
Anatomy of a Grocery Trip: Fubonn
Ginger Soba with Bok Choy I broke in my shiny new camera this past weekend on an epic adventure with Ms. Strawberryrock (more to come, obvs) and a dedication to Asian noodle dishes after a trip to Fubonn for groceries. The dish above is a test recipe for Isa Chandra Moskowit’z current project, a low-fat [...]
