Monthly Archives: January 2009

Six-Spice Chicken

Posted on January 30, 2009 by

We eat mostly chicken, fish, and tofu at home, so I have to constantly think of new ways to make our proteins exciting.  The best (and healthiest) way to do that is by adding flavor from spices and herbs, rather … Continue reading →

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Brain Food

Posted on January 27, 2009 by

When I was a student going through my nutrition classes, I had the opportunity to work with Evelyn Tribole for a year on her book, The Ultimate Omega-3 Diet.  I would spend hours sorting through research articles, looking at how … Continue reading →

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Thai Basil and Turkey Lettuce Wraps

Posted on January 27, 2009 by

When you’re in a bind, this is a quickfire meal to make in less than 30 minutes.  My cousin, Nam, made this for Phong and I on a trip up to NorCal, and Phong liked it so much that I … Continue reading →

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A Shopper’s Breakfast

Posted on January 26, 2009 by

If you’re like me, someone who gets a little hypoglycemic in the middle of running errands and shopping, you’d want to prevent an episode of “FEED ME…NOW!!!”, especially if you’re with your loved ones .  I’m definitely not a sunshine … Continue reading →

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Caramelized Cinnamon Flan

Posted on January 20, 2009 by

My friend Karen is staying with us this week, on one of her annual business trips to Hawaii.  It’s always fun when she comes – we hang out at the beach, talk about food, and cook together (our significant others … Continue reading →

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