When DP is out of town, I always bring out the oldie but goodie recipes that she doesn't appreciate as much as I do. They're perfect for one person who doesn't mind a little cooking, but different from the fish veg or egg veg menus she prefers. ( Read more... )

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My neighbor just brought over a bag of veggies (part of a gift from Filipino friends) and in it was a bitter melon. I have no idea what to do with it, but after perusing my pile of cookbooks, it's between frying it into melon chips or cooking it with potatoes and lots of spices. My Japanese friend always says "that's not for Western people" when it ( Read more... )