A couple years ago I wrote about being a tennis fan with my sister and going to the US Open. I’ve since left New York and haven’t been back, but lucky for me I moved across the world only to land in another city that hosts a Grand Slam. Roland Garros, or the French Open, is played on a clay surface, which makes it different from the more familiar hard court surface of the US Open. My sister and I loved going to the US Open together, so it only made sense that her Euro trip to visit me coincided with Roland Garros (which ended last Sunday). I had been to the tournament the previous year and remembered how mediocre but expensive the food was so I decided to pack some sandwiches for us.
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June 08 2011 | europe and france and paris and recipe and sandwiches and thoughts | 5 Comments »
Le pain Poilâne is the most well known bread in Paris. Ironically, it is not a baguette, but rather a round and rustic sourdough loaf. Even if Poilâne isn’t a family’s local boulangerie, or bakery (which is the case for the majority of people), everyone has had Poilâne. It is served in many bistros and restaurants, most often as the base bread for tartines. I also feel that in some ways Poilâne is very representative of the essence of French boulangeries. It is a family business passed down from generation to generation and operates under the philosophy of tradition and quality. Although the small shop has now grown into a worldwide business (they export to at least 11 different countries), everything, except the kneading, is done by hand.
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June 09 2010 | bakeries & restaurants and france and paris and recipe and sandwiches and thoughts | 9 Comments »
Throughout high school my mom packed my lunch everyday. I went to the same school for ten years, so after awhile the food gets a little old. I have to admit though, my school had a pretty good cafeteria. We had a selection of both Western and Korean food, and there was rarely anything we would call “mystery meat.” Most people just bought food from the cafeteria, but I liked bringing food from home. My mom usually packed me a sandwich and a sliced apple. The sandwiches were always simple and clean on a soft bread, but very good. My friends would always ask for bites and I would end up eating only about half the sandwich. But it was fine, it always made me happy to share my food with them. One of the sandwiches my mom made was a chicken salad sandwich. So, when the idea of the summer picnic came up I thought I should ask my mom for the recipe.
Chicken salad is almost a must at picnics. It’s easy to make, easy to bring, and easy to eat. However, I rarely find a chicken salad that I like. Most often the chicken is drenched in mayo and everything tastes slimy and goopy. I’m not a huge fan of mayonnaise but don’t mind it when it’s used in moderation. This is a very healthy chicken salad and uses only a little bit of mayo as a binder rather than a main ingredient. If you like a heavily mayo-fied version, then this sandwich will not be what you expect. However, I think you should give it a try anyways because it really is good.
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August 16 2009 | poultry and recipe and sandwiches and thoughts | 1 Comment »
When I first decided that I wanted to start a food blog, the person who was most excited was my mom. She has been a pioneer foodie ever since my siblings and I were babies. She continues to master traditional dishes while also innovating them with a modern-fusion twist. She’s given me a lot of ideas and inspiration while I’ve been in San Diego. Many of my posts, including this one, will be dishes from her recipe book, so get ready to salivate!
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August 04 2009 | asian and recipe and sandwiches and thoughts | 3 Comments »
