This evening’s dinner was inspired by Chef Ming Tsai, one of the sexiest chefs on the planet (I just had to say that!). And what a delicious meal it was. Shrimp marinated in a red chili sambal, grilled to perfection, atop a magnificent mango salsa. I was barely able to get these shots for rushing to sit down to the table; not my best photography, i know, but you get the idea. As appetizing as this dish may look to the eye, that pales in comparison to its deliciousness on the palate. [...]

I discovered these cuties at the market today. Being a curious foodie-gourmet, I purchased several; their allure was simply irresistible. These images are here only because I think these little guys are adorable and decided to capture their beauty before they are no longer. I have no idea how I’ll use them, but I’ve read [...]

Another packaging design that I found so engaging that it influenced me to make a 24-pack purchase was this one by Fuze promoting its Slenderize line. The colors are bright and cheery and the fruit looks absolutely inviting. Unfortunately, with the exception of the Strawberry Melon flavored one, the taste of the low calorie, low carb beverage inside these bottles was far from the deliciousness I had hoped for. Perhaps I was expecting too much from what basically boils down to yet another “diet” drink. [...]

Coriander leaves (also known as Cilantro in the United States), an essential ingredient in many Asian, Mexican and Indian dishes, are one of my all-time favourite herbs. From Vietnamese spring rolls and noodle soup to Mexican guacamole and salsas to Indian curries and chutneys, the versatility of these uniquely aromatic green leaves seems endless. In addition to the leaves, the stems are delicate enough that they can also be used in their entirety. But be aware that cilantro is best used fresh or at the very end [...]

Introducing the latest member of my culinary gadgets family … my first French press. A new discovery of sorts (yeah, I know I’m late), I first saw this marvelous little coffee maker while watching an episode of Chef! (one of my favourite Britcoms) a few weeks ago. It was so cute, I just had to have one. So, I researched several models and decided on the Bodum Chambord. I’m not a regular coffee drinker, but when I’m in the mood to indulge, I want it to be good. [...]