Simply Healthy Korean Recipes
I’ve recently gotten into baking. And I’ve been experimenting a lot with different types of flour, fats, sweeteners, binders, etc. So far, this is what I’ve learned from my experimentation. They may seem very obvious to an experienced baker, but novel to a novice like me. Continue Reading Gluten-Free Blueberry-Lemon Muffins . . .
Hmm… It may be more accurate to refer to them as pancakes. I loved the batter so much that I used a little more than a fritter would require. Additionally, I didn’t technically fry it; I “pan-fried” it with a little bit of oil. But I love the sound of the word “fritter.” Naming conundrum aside, I love the crispiness of the edges and the softness of the filling.
I made this for my little brother when our families got together for Thanksgiving a couple of years ago. I wasn’t too happy with the results, because my mom’s electric stove top made it impossible for me to control the temperature; I don’t care that it can boil water in 60 seconds, I like my gas stove top. But my little brother loved it. He thought it was ridiculous I wasn’t happy with it. And he gobbled it up topped with ice cream. Looking at him, he was still my chubby-cheeked little brother who was eagerly satisfying his sweet tooth. But there was a marked difference; he had a little chubby-cheeked toddler of his own sitting on his lap satisfying her own sweet tooth. When I look at her face, I see my little brother in her eyes and her smile. And it makes my heart full.
I came across the below makeshift memorial in front of an Apple store in my neighborhood. Steve Jobs had such an influence on so many people’s lives: the way people look at technology, listen to music, communicate with others, watch movies, etc. I guess that’s why so many feel like they knew him personally. It’s ironic, given that he was such an elusive man. I don’t know of any other CEO or industry leader who’s death rocked the world the way Jobs did. I wonder if Henry Ford had the same impact on his generation. But he had an eponymous brand that reminded people of who he was. Jobs didn’t have the benefit of a namesake brand; and yet, you can’t picture Apple without Jobs.
Continue Reading Gluten-Free Apple Muffins with Candied Walnuts and Pecans . . .
Fresh Fig season is almost over, and I’m sad. I love raw fresh figs. You can simply twist off the stem and pop them in your mouth. They are sweet in taste: a subtle combination of berries and/or peaches. The flesh and the skin of the fruit are soft and chewy; and the small seeds provide plenty of crunchiness.
But there are so many other ways to enjoy raw fresh figs: dipped in chocolate or other creamy sauces, stuffed with cheese or nuts, drizzled with honey, etc. And I’m going to eat as much fresh figs as I can, in as many ways as I can, while I can. Because not only are figs delicious, they are packed with nutrients. Figs are a fruit source of calcium; they are also a good source of dietary fiber, potassium and manganese – some of the minerals our bodies need for healthy functioning.
With all of their health benefits and their tastiness, I was shocked to discover that many people have never tried fresh figs – including my husband. In fact, my husband hadn’t had any type of figs prior to this summer – dried or fresh; well, let me qualify that by saying, other than in Fig Newtons. After hearing that, I had to run out and grab some fresh figs, just so he can try them. Needless to say, after trying fresh figs, he’s hooked!
If you haven’t yet tried fresh figs, you really should. Run out and get them before the season is over!