Seize the means of fermentation! ⓵⓶⓵ Robespierre between dog and cat
Documenting the birth and (up)rising of my sourdough starter, Robespierre.
San Jose Goes Hawaiian at Dr. Funk’s Luau
San Pedro Square was awash in the aloha spirit on Sunday for the inaugural luau at Dr. Funk Rum House. The San Jose tiki bar’s ticketed event included Hawaiian food including barbecued pig,…
how to drink beer evenly?
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Experts' Expert: Cheese Management
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SPOTTED: Celsius Electric Vibe Sparkling Tropical Freeze Energy Drink
It’s electric boogie woogie woogie! (Spotted by Sage G at Target.) If you spotted something new, send your photos to theimpulsivebuy@gmail.com.
Moo Shu Pork
Moo shu pork is an iconic Chinese restaurant dish of stir-fried pork, cabbage, carrots, and mushrooms, served on paper-thin, chewy pancakes with a sweet hoisin-based sauce. It is an absolutely…
SPOTTED: Bettergoods Mini Ice Cream Sandwiches
They look like what would happen if an ice cream sandwich and an ice cream bar had a baby. (Spotted by Tommy at Walmart.) If you spotted something new, send your photos to theimpulsivebuy@gmail.com.
banana bread
From Nicole at healmedelicious.com Ingredients 2 large, very ripe bananas (~400g), mashed ⅓ cup olive oil or coconut oil, melted 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 1 TBSP apple cider vinegar 1 cup green…
Restaurant Armazém do Peixe, Porto
Armazém do Peixe is an excellent fish restaurant at the mouth of the Douro River in Porto.
Learning to love cask
During various visits to The Wild Swan in Fetter Lane, on the edge of the City of London, I’ve experienced a very popular pub with numerous drinkers enjoying the freshly poured cask beer on offer.…
Chips with Everything
Currently enjoying my favourite type of chip whenever I order them, pommes aka the French fry, that deliciously thin and crispy potato chip perfected by McDonalds, I've been pondering it's many cut…
Pizza Roll Wontons
Photo by Justin Limoges Pizza rolls are one of the few foods that work on a six-year-old and a forty-year-old without changing a thing about them. Crisp shell, molten middle, gone in two bites. These…
Acclaimed Tokyo wagyu restaurant to open in Azabu space
A chef from Tokyo with a long history in beef -- both at his father's butcher shop at at his own restaurants -- is coming to Greenwich and Laight.
Hidden Veggie Pasta with Garlicky Breadcrumbs
If you’re struggling to get a variety of veggies into your diet, this Hidden Veggie Pasta is going to be your new best friend! It’s creamy, comes together easily, and nutrient-rich! Perfect for a…
Hipster Baristas and Chinese Espresso
The hipster barista and the Chinese-owned bar both shed light on the changing nature of Italian coffee culture.
New Vietnamese Typographic Sample: Cơm nhà xứ Quảng
In Cơm nhà xứ Quảng (Home-cooked meals of the Quang region), Lưu Bình, born and raised in Quảng Nam, invites readers on a culinary journey to her hometown. Through her beautiful writing, she shares…
Premium Matcha Tea by Good Wei
This isn't even supposed to be a full review, because it's not really worth that, and I don't have much to say about it. Just wanted to dump it here for completion's sake, and as a bad example. Found…
Dark deeds
Why do I take so long picking beers when I'm standing in front of the fridges in Redmond's? It's because I'm trying to piece together the theme for a blog post. Something about Thornbridge and dark…
Easy Lemonade Lazy Cake (Old‑Fashioned One‑Bowl Lemon Cake)
There’s something wonderfully comforting about a simple, old‑fashioned snack cake — the kind you can stir together in minutes and enjoy with an afternoon cup of tea. This Lemonade Lazy Cake is…
Rubattino’s in Renton
Renton is a suburb of Seattle, with about 100,000 residents in the 2020 census. It’s not as rich and snooty as Bellevue, not as working class as Kent and Auburn. I grew up nearby, and knew the…
2026-05-17 - Pacific Ocean, 159NM SSW of Anaho
As we got out of Nuku Hiva’s shadow, the wind filled in and we could start sailing on a brisk beam reach. Windvane was set, and since we’ve only had to roll the genoa out or in a bit to adjust to the…
kind of fascinating how a lot of people don’t really know how food works
rubysapphrald:rubysapphrald:kind of fascinating how a lot of people don’t really know how food workssaw a twitter video of a dude making like fried broccoli with bacon or whatever and everyone in the…
Fifty Tales, Petaling Jaya
PETALING JAYA | There were many things that inspired chef Aaron Phua to open Fifty Tales with his family, and business partner Bimmy Soh, in 2020. A desire to recreate the springiness of the QQ…
Seize the means of fermentation! ⓵⓶⓪ Robespierre receives cheese
Documenting the birth and (up)rising of my sourdough starter, Robespierre.
Rolling Rice Paper Is A Skill To Learn
I've always had trouble with rolling lumpias and making dumplings. Same goes for making spring rolls — I believe it's a skill you must keep practicing at. Shrimp spring rolls — Red and regular…
Moka Express
I’ve never had a coffee-at-home situation before, but I think I’m obsessed with this little guy.
Restaurant Review: Noodle Story Kallio
This is a third location of Noodle Story that I have tried and it is fair to say that I enjoy the food. What makes this place better than the other locations is the option to eat outside. Now that…
Lessons I've learned form soup
Cooking at home is a skill of cooking well–making something delicious, impressive, and deriving joy from the process of cooking–without needing to spend, plan, or care that much.…
Creamy One-Pan Mediterranean-Inspired Orzo
You’re going to love this Creamy One-Pan Mediterranean-Inspired Orzo! Juicy seasoned tofu, burst tomatoes, roasted red peppers, fresh kale, and salty olives are nestled in orzo and cooked in the same…
26W20. My slightly deranged Moccamaster technique
Nobody in their right mind should own a professional espresso machine at home. Which is exactly why, for years, i owned a professional espresso machine at home. I sold it after getting increasingly…
Sunday Sweets Kicks It Old School
Let's talk piping, peeps.Because nothing shows off a baker's talent - or makes our jaws drop - quite like this business right here: (By Finespun Cakes)That's a style known as Lambeth, named for…
almost there / coffee recipe
I wake up at 9:48 and the flat is empty. Time for coffee: You need a cafetière / french press Add 3 tbsp coffee grounds Add a DECENT pinch of sea salt like a gooddd pinch. Two even depending on salt…
Flair 2GO Review: Folding Lever Espresso, Tested at Home and While Traveling
GEAR REVIEW Flair 2GO Review: Folding Lever Espresso, Tested at Home and While Traveling A portable manual lever espresso maker that works without batteries and fits into a case smaller than a…
Saemidori Matcha 40g by Noritual Lab
Rating and reviewing another from Noritual Lab :)
Trying Ten Thousand Korean coffee in Eastwood
Eastwood is one of my favourite suburbs in Sydney. On the one side of the train station you have some of the best Cantonese food and culture in the city, and on the other has rows of Korean…
Meals of the Week, Sunday May 10th to Saturday May 16th, 2026
Here I am with another Sunday Meals of the Week post. This is the day I generally share with you all of the main meals which I have cooked for myself and or enjoyed over the previous seven days. A…
Roasted Garlic Caesar Pasta Salad
One of my favorite ways to switch up pasta salads to not be boring is ALWAYS to switch up the dressings. My go to is our Zesty Italian pasta salad, but when I’m not feeling that I usually go to…
Hawaiian Scorpion: The Polynesian Drink that Inspired Trader Vic
We thank Derek at Make and Drink for doing the heavy lifting to recover this recipe for the Scorpion cocktail that inspired Trader Vic to make his own version. In fact, Vic was quite transparent…
Winner of the European Donut Baking Championship 2026
Not many people know this, but I’ve been baking donuts at a competitive level for quite some time. And it is with great pleasure that I can share…
Spring Vegetable Risotto Verde (Primavera)
One of the first things a chef let me put on a menu was a seasonally changing risotto. I'd make a litany of different versions throughout the year, but a spring risotto made with a variety of green…
Recipe 2: Buttered Sweet Corn
Definitive way to make buttered sweet corn
How to Make Coffee While Traveling Without a Coffee Maker
COFFEE AND TRAVEL How to Make Coffee While Traveling Without a Coffee Maker Specialty instant, drip bags, concentrate, and all the no-gear workarounds. Airlines tightening The post How to Make Coffee…
Moo Shu Pancakes (春饼)
Imagine a wrapper so thin it’s almost translucent, yet strong and chewy enough to cradle a mountain of savory filling — that’s the magic of fresh moo shu pancakes, or chūnbǐng (春饼). They…
snap #031: a busy morning in our kitchen
I feel very fulfilled after having lunch today at our apartment :D It's a Saturday and weekends where it's only me and r and it's our day-off are days that honestly keep me going. This morning, we've…
eggs bismark
HA is still away and the chickens are still laying. I’ve saturated the neighbors with fresh eggs and I’m looking for ways to make sure I eat my share while they’re fresh. Almost two decades ago, a…
It's all happening again, in Tonbridge
There's been a number of interesting developments recently, on the local pub scene, and whilst none of them are connected, or similar in any way, they all concern changes for a number of Tonbridge…
Popular pomology
A friend alerted me to a short broadcast about apples that aired on Boston's WGBH radio last month. ¶ The focus was on New England apples. It's streamable any time and available as a podcast. ¶ The…
Lemon Berry Cobbler
Recipe Tips Here are a few quick tips to help make this lemon berry cobbler extra delicious: Variations To Try…