Fermented Jalapenos
Anyone who wants to develop any skill in fermenting needs to realize the most important single aspect to this skill, cleanliness. When I ferment, I…
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Pickled Chickpeas.
Garbanzo beans, or chickpeas, are beans and very high in protein. This bean has been cultivated for about 10,000 years. It is used extensively in…
Puerto Rican Pasteles
The first mention of pasteles occurred in 1843 however, the first recipe in a cookbook was in the 1930s. Pasteles were influenced by the indigenous…
Sushi Rice
Sushi Rice is used in many different types of wraped dishes in Japanese food. Sushi rice appears simple, but there are aspects to its preparation…
Tamago-Yaki
Years ago, when I was studying martial arts, I developed a deep interest in Japan, it’s history, language and food. I even studied Japanese for…
How to Conduct a Successful Formal Dinner: Peppin Style
I obtain great joy and satisfaction when I prepare and serve friends a 5 or 6 course formal dinner. It has taken me years to…
Rice Flour
The use of rice flour in the US is unfamiliar. It is becoming, and has become, more common in those groups who adhere to a…
Pickled Daikon
Daikon is a well known vegetable in asia. It is frequently used as a pickle, as we describe below. When julienned and pickled, these pickles…
Pickled Red Onions
These are GREAT! My sister and I were shopping one day and I asked her to get onions. She brought a bag of red onions…
Sauerkraut with Carrots
Sauerkraut is one of my favorite ways to eat cabbage. During the winter when fresh vegetables are harder to get, fermented or pickled vegetables offer…