Tomato Extravaganza!

July 1, 2010

First up, apologies for not having posted in a very loooong time. I’m still here and cooking up a storm, but work life has been uncommonly busy these days. Hmpf. On a positive note, we’re just getting into tomato season which gets me hot and bothered. I love tomatoes. I luv wuv looove tomatoes!!! And [...]

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If Darth Vader could bake…

June 2, 2010

 
I finally FINALLY got my hands on a standing mixer! This is a huge upgrade for My Brooklyn Kitchen. I can give my little hand mixer a well deserved break from all the baking I’ve been doing these past months. It’s served its purpose well, but I’m ready to bake bread with its ultra-powerful dough [...]

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My Brooklyn Fire Escape Cheeseburger

May 24, 2010

After going to someone else’s place for good charcoal-grilled bbq or burgers, I decided it was time for me to step up and get my grill on. I’d dreamed of having an outdoor space for years, to entertain, grow my own veggies and to bbq, but it wasn’t going to happen any time soon. I’m good [...]

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Tea-smoked spareribs for a crowd

May 16, 2010

This weekend proved to be one throw-down after another. First, I made the giant cake for Jasmine’s 30th (see previous post). Then two massive spareribs for another birthday bbq a mere 12 hours later.
I began prepping the ribs the minute I got home from Jasmine’s party at 1:30am. Do not, I repeat, DO NOT do [...]

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Birthday cake pics

May 16, 2010

So here are some pics of Jasmine’s birthday cake. She had the most amazing party, with amazing friends, colleagues, and food!
At the last minute, I decided to add another layer to the cake, going from a 2-layer to 3-layer, with lemon curd and raspberry filling. Since Jasmine likes vanilla, I whipped up five (count them…5) [...]

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Birthday Cake Commission

May 13, 2010

I’m baaaaaaaack! No, really, I’m back in action and ready to cook up a m***ther-effing storm. Yahoo!
I was helped along by a cake commission for a very special person turning 30 on Friday. I just celebrated a mellow birthday earlier this week, but decade markers are big deals. And to match the occasion, the cake [...]

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Lucky Rice Night Market Shout-outs!

May 7, 2010

Yo! A full week has passed since the Lucky Rice Festival and I’m still recovering! Give me another week and I’ll be back in action, cooking up a frenzy and getting some awesome recipes from friends and fellow cooks. Watch for it.
In the mean time, check out this post from featuring Little Chocolate Poh Pohs [...]

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My First Big Event – LUCKY RICE!!!

May 3, 2010

Hey hey!
Check this out! I just had my first big event last Friday. And big means B-I-G. It all started when an acquaintance (now fast friend) asked me to participate in an Asian food festival called Lucky Rice Night Market inspired by the raucous, jingle-jangly food stall scene found all around Asia. Sure, why not? [...]

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Whole fish vs. fillets

April 25, 2010

I woke up this morning wanting a whole fish. I’ve made some serious cuts of meat before, but I’ve never actually scaled, gutted and cleaned a whole fish before. I usually ask the fish guys in Chinatown to do this for me, but I was determined to learn today. And when I’m determined…
First stop this [...]

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Fast, cheap, tasty pasta dinner

April 23, 2010

Even I don’t feel like cooking after a long, hard week. I’m tempted to order Thai tonight for the second time in four days – a record for me since I rarely order in, let alone twice a week from the same place. Plus, I had microwave popcorn for lunch, putting me at an all-time [...]

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