If you are like most adults, you probably have times when your day is too busy to prepare dinner. Unfortunately, quite often you are left with poor choices, such as greasy takeout meals or a cookie cutter of a dinner at a chain restaurant. If you live in the Bay Area, you are fortunate in that you have a much better option. Asian Box, located in Palo Alto, offers its diners fresh, healthy dishes that can be eaten at the restaurant or taken home.
We were able to speak with Chef Grace Nguyen, who not only is the executive
Coffee Cake Muffins
by TT Jr. June 27th, 2012 | Breads, Breakfast Dishes, Recipes
My family members, or at least my step-dad, are avid soccer watchers. His favorite team at this point is England, and they happened to be playing Sunday against Italy. So, in honor of the game, we had a small get together with munchies and friends. I volunteered to make something, I was hoping desperately I could land the baking spot. And with my luck, I did! I now had to rack my brain for a baked good I had not already made, or at least a variation of something I already had. Frantically, my brain went through the usual
Simple Tomato Preparations
by Elizabeth Skipper June 26th, 2012 | Ask the Chef
Fresh tomatoes are available locally. I enjoy eating them just sliced, but are there other simple preparations that will allow me to highlight their flavor but do no more than slicing?
Ah, fresh local tomatoes. They're one of the best arguments for eating locally and seasonally. The answer to your question is quite broad, so I'm going to narrow it down. Otherwise, there's no end to the things I could write about doing with tomatoes, even simple ones. I'm going to stick with ideas for raw tomatoes plus a couple for grilled or broiled, because most cooked tomato dishes can
Ah, fresh local tomatoes. They're one of the best arguments for eating locally and seasonally. The answer to your question is quite broad, so I'm going to narrow it down. Otherwise, there's no end to the things I could write about doing with tomatoes, even simple ones. I'm going to stick with ideas for raw tomatoes plus a couple for grilled or broiled, because most cooked tomato dishes can
Boqueria Flatiron, New York, NY
by TT June 25th, 2012 | Restaurant Reviews
Summer has returned, and with it, so has my increase in business travel. With a little bit of coordination, my husband and I usually are able to schedule our business travels so that they align for the same dates in the same city. Last week was our first week of such travels, which we started with meetings in New York City. There are many wonderful things about traveling to NYC, but one of my favorite features is the wide array of restaurants available- all open late into the night.
As our travel had us in New York on a Monday
As our travel had us in New York on a Monday
Chef Matthew Boland
by TT June 21st, 2012 | Chef Interviews
When you think about a vacation at a Caribbean resort, you probably envision beautiful beaches, crystal blue water, and days of lounging. Although you'll be sure to dine during your stay, food may not be the focus of your trip. However, food can play an important role in your memories from the trip. Having had the best dish ever or found a restaurant with great charm will enhance your memories.
Last week I spoke with Executive Chef Matthew Boland of The Westin Resort & Casino, Aruba. At this resort, Chef Boland has been tasked with overseeing all of the
Last week I spoke with Executive Chef Matthew Boland of The Westin Resort & Casino, Aruba. At this resort, Chef Boland has been tasked with overseeing all of the