WELCOME!
Check out Tea With Erika‘s Baklava Cupcakes on “Look, I made it“ . * * * * *
WELCOME!
Check out Tea With Erika‘s Baklava Cupcakes on “Look, I made it“ . * * * * *
Announcement !!!
Dear Followers & Supporters Effective today, Fae’s Twist & Tango has a new domain: Fae-Magazine.com You need not make any adjustments to your ‘Favorites’. You are automatically directed to this new domain. With this announcement, I would also like to
Announcement !!!
Dear Followers & Supporters Effective today, Fae’s Twist & Tango has a new domain: Fae-Magazine.com You need not make any adjustments to your ‘Favorites’. You are automatically directed to this new domain. With this announcement, I would also like to
Kimpira Gobo / Braised Burdock Root & Carrot
* Gobo, Japanese for burdock root, can grow up to 4 feet in length. The slender roots have a white flesh with brown covering/skin that is edible after being scrubbed clean. Gobo has a delightful aroma and flavor, and a
Kimpira Gobo / Braised Burdock Root & Carrot
* Gobo, Japanese for burdock root, can grow up to 4 feet in length. The slender roots have a white flesh with brown covering/skin that is edible after being scrubbed clean. Gobo has a delightful aroma and flavor, and a
Peach Stew / Khoresht’e Hulu
* There is a Precious Boy in Finland, a 7 year old who has found room in my heart. He loves mechanical robots and wants to be a policeman when he grows up. About a week ago, this Precious One
Peach Stew / Khoresht’e Hulu
* There is a Precious Boy in Finland, a 7 year old who has found room in my heart. He loves mechanical robots and wants to be a policeman when he grows up. About a week ago, this Precious One
Nasi Goreng
* Since our most amazing Indonesian lunch at the blessed by nature, finest five-star Sheraton Hotel, next to a beautiful beach in Lombok, Indonesia, I’ve wanted to learn to make some of the wonderful dishes I had. After receiving several
Nasi Goreng
* Since our most amazing Indonesian lunch at the blessed by nature, finest five-star Sheraton Hotel, next to a beautiful beach in Lombok, Indonesia, I’ve wanted to learn to make some of the wonderful dishes I had. After receiving several
Chawanmushi
* If it is on the menu of your local Japanese restaurant, you will be informed that 30 minutes are needed before the dish is served. Since it is my favorite, if I see this on the menu, I am
Chawanmushi
* If it is on the menu of your local Japanese restaurant, you will be informed that 30 minutes are needed before the dish is served. Since it is my favorite, if I see this on the menu, I am
Hot-Tofu / Yudofu
* For over a thousand years, especially after the introduction of Buddhism in Japan, due to the general Buddhist precept of ahimsa (Sanskrit, to do no harm), it was illegal to eat animal meat in Japan. With this in mind,
Hot-Tofu / Yudofu
* For over a thousand years, especially after the introduction of Buddhism in Japan, due to the general Buddhist precept of ahimsa (Sanskrit, to do no harm), it was illegal to eat animal meat in Japan. With this in mind,
Agedashidofu / Fried Tofu in Dashi Sauce
* Agedashidōfu 揚げ出し豆腐 —-for 2 servings as side dish Featured Ingredients ½ package (7oz/200g) regular tofu 3~4 Tbsp flour, potato starch or corn starch vegetable oil Sauce 3 Tbsp dashi 1 Tbsp soy sauce – low sodium 1 Tbsp
Agedashidofu / Fried Tofu in Dashi Sauce
* Agedashidōfu 揚げ出し豆腐 —-for 2 servings as side dish Featured Ingredients ½ package (7oz/200g) regular tofu 3~4 Tbsp flour, potato starch or corn starch vegetable oil Sauce 3 Tbsp dashi 1 Tbsp soy sauce – low sodium 1 Tbsp
Spinach Ohitashi
* Spinach Ohitashi —- Ohitashi おひたし means to steep vegetables in dashi sauce. Ohitashi can be made with various vegetables, spinach being most common. Featured Ingredients 1 bunch spinach 1 tsp salt soy sauce Sauce 2 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce
Spinach Ohitashi
* Spinach Ohitashi —- Ohitashi おひたし means to steep vegetables in dashi sauce. Ohitashi can be made with various vegetables, spinach being most common. Featured Ingredients 1 bunch spinach 1 tsp salt soy sauce Sauce 2 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce
Sunomono – Cucumber, Wakame, Harusame
* In Japanese, su means vinegar and mono means thing. Sunomono are refreshing salad-like, side-dishes which are also served as appetizers. This dish may be made with vegan ingredients or for more elaborate varieties, add seafood such as shrimp, octopus or
Sunomono – Cucumber, Wakame, Harusame
* In Japanese, su means vinegar and mono means thing. Sunomono are refreshing salad-like, side-dishes which are also served as appetizers. This dish may be made with vegan ingredients or for more elaborate varieties, add seafood such as shrimp, octopus or
Dashi and Miso Soup
* Though I grew-up in Japan, between the ages of 5~14, and ate Japanese school lunches K~4th grade, at home, we ate Iranian food my Mother cooked. The few times my parents were at an event, were the only few
Dashi and Miso Soup
* Though I grew-up in Japan, between the ages of 5~14, and ate Japanese school lunches K~4th grade, at home, we ate Iranian food my Mother cooked. The few times my parents were at an event, were the only few
Awards – April 2013
✿ Awards and nominations are wonderful to receive. Passing the torch to others is a way of appreciating and encouraging other bloggers to share their wisdom/knowledge/experiences. It also is my pleasure to introduce and bring attention to such creative, noteworthy Storytellers, Artists, and Culinary
Awards – April 2013
✿ Awards and nominations are wonderful to receive. Passing the torch to others is a way of appreciating and encouraging other bloggers to share their wisdom/knowledge/experiences. It also is my pleasure to introduce and bring attention to such creative, noteworthy Storytellers, Artists, and Culinary
Eggplant Stew / Khoresht’e Bademjan
* There is no cuisine in the world in which people do not preserve fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes at their seasonal best, and also, meats for future use. They are preserved in salt, sugar, vinegar, oil… dried, fermented, smoked, jam’d,
Eggplant Stew / Khoresht’e Bademjan
* There is no cuisine in the world in which people do not preserve fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes at their seasonal best, and also, meats for future use. They are preserved in salt, sugar, vinegar, oil… dried, fermented, smoked, jam’d,
Favorite Cookbooks
* It was initiated by Mimi of Chef Mimi Blog, who was followed by Suzanne of A Pug in the Kitchen and now by me (anyone else?) … listing our favorite cookbooks. I’m in no contest and am humbled by
Favorite Cookbooks
* It was initiated by Mimi of Chef Mimi Blog, who was followed by Suzanne of A Pug in the Kitchen and now by me (anyone else?) … listing our favorite cookbooks. I’m in no contest and am humbled by
Persian Love Cake
* * * I have been hearing about ‘Persian Love Cake’ for several years and seen several versions of recipes for it on the internet. I did not give it much thought until it was inquired about at my baklava
Persian Love Cake
* * * I have been hearing about ‘Persian Love Cake’ for several years and seen several versions of recipes for it on the internet. I did not give it much thought until it was inquired about at my baklava
Meatballs in Creamy Ginger Sauce
* Meatballs, a delight of many, are rolled by hand and cooked by poaching, braising, frying, baking, and steaming. There are many versions of meatball recipes using different types of meats, fillers and spices, including vegetarian alternatives. There are a
Meatballs in Creamy Ginger Sauce
* Meatballs, a delight of many, are rolled by hand and cooked by poaching, braising, frying, baking, and steaming. There are many versions of meatball recipes using different types of meats, fillers and spices, including vegetarian alternatives. There are a
Barley Soup
* Barley Soup ½ cup pearled barley 4 cups water ½ tsp salt 1 leek – sliced (see photo for cleaning instruction) 2 cups chicken broth – In a medium sized pot, add pearled barley, 4 cups of water, salt
Barley Soup
* Barley Soup ½ cup pearled barley 4 cups water ½ tsp salt 1 leek – sliced (see photo for cleaning instruction) 2 cups chicken broth – In a medium sized pot, add pearled barley, 4 cups of water, salt
Chicken Broth
* Broth is used as a basis for other edible liquids such as soup, gravy, or sauce. It can be eaten alone or with garnish. If other ingredients are used, such as rice, pearl barley or oats, it is then
Chicken Broth
* Broth is used as a basis for other edible liquids such as soup, gravy, or sauce. It can be eaten alone or with garnish. If other ingredients are used, such as rice, pearl barley or oats, it is then
Spinach Narcissus / Nargesi’ye Esfenaj
* * Narcissus in Greek mythology was a hunter from the territory of Thespiae in Boeotia who was renowned for his beauty. He was the son of a river god named Cephissus and a nymph named Liriope. He was exceptionally
Spinach Narcissus / Nargesi’ye Esfenaj
* * Narcissus in Greek mythology was a hunter from the territory of Thespiae in Boeotia who was renowned for his beauty. He was the son of a river god named Cephissus and a nymph named Liriope. He was exceptionally
Pears Braised in a Caramel Sauce
* Help is here! No one has to say that she/he can’t bake anymore! I watched Essential Pépin (Jacques Pépin’s cooking show) last Saturday. This dessert looked too easy to be true… and I had all the ingredients at home, to
Pears Braised in a Caramel Sauce
* Help is here! No one has to say that she/he can’t bake anymore! I watched Essential Pépin (Jacques Pépin’s cooking show) last Saturday. This dessert looked too easy to be true… and I had all the ingredients at home, to
