Sandos? Yes, sandos – it’s Japanese slang for sandwich, and it’s going to be your new favorite mini-snack. You might be more familiar with a sando with katsu sandos (breaded pork cutlets), known for their neat and even cuts displaying a perfect cross-section. But fruit sandos are extremely popular in their own right. You can […]
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Summer Watermelon Carving
Watermelon carving is a time-honored summer tradition at our house, made even more fun when the kids get involved. It’s almost at the point where we can’t bear to see a plain round watermelon; we have an irresistible urge to carve it into something. We’ve got more ideas than we can count so we’re just […]
Next-Level Grilled Korean Corn Cheese
Every now and then you run into a recipe that hits all the right spots: It’s intriguing, seemingly easy to make, and looks delicious. That’s what drew us to this Grilled Korean Corn Cheese recipe from Ben Mims at the L.A. Times. The upshot of this recipe is that it’s a riff on the corn […]
Rosewater Ice Cream from the 1600s
What was it like to cook – and eat – in the 1600s? Thanks to a new generation of culinary historians, we are discovering more about centuries-old cooking techniques and trends. We got deep into the topic at a recent “Antique Ice Cream Social” presented by Dr. Marissa Nicosia at the William Andrews Clark Memorial […]
Patriotic Pasta With All Natural Colors
If you liked the flag pastries, we have even more fun flag-related food in store for you. This red, white, and blue pasta is made from all natural colors and could be a great addition to your next summer meal. Have you ever made homemade pasta before? One of the easiest ways to do it […]
Patriotic Puff Pastry Flags Recipe
You’re going to need a special patriotic dessert at some point this summer, right? Guess what? Puff pastry is the way to go. These Patriotic Puff Pastry Flags are real crowd-pleasers. Plus, they check all of the boxes. (Easy? Check. Looks good? Check. Super tasty? Check.) The recipe starts with a few easy summer ingredients […]
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