After having done a number of our WTF series episodes and especially after doing an episode on Burdock root, we knew we had to get to nagaimo because it seemed less intimidating than the almost similar looking root (in that it looked like a daikon) but still strange (reputed slimy texture). Undeterred and in love […]
Salted Caramel is one of Carl’s favorite flavors to try when exploring a new ice creamery, so naturally we wanted to attempt to make this flavor ourselves. Using the Ph-rench style ice cream base, we get a deep delicious ice cream with a super heavenly soft texture! One of the reasons we love the Ph-rench […]
Chinese green onion (scallion) pancakes are one of our favorite things to eat and it’s really simple to make! Adding moringa leaves to this recipe gives it a nutrient boost and also adds a fuller deeper flavor. If you’ve never heard of this special ingredient, learn more about moringa here. Carlienne’s Moringa Green Onion Pancakes […]
If you’ve ever been lucky enough to stumbled upon fresh moringa (Moringa oleifera) leaves at the market, you’d surely wonder what they were doing in the vegetable section. These thin branches embellished with all these tiny leaves look like they came straight off a tree and you’d never think anyone would just eat leaves straight […]
Moringa Leaf boasts a ton of health benefits: it’s more super than a superfood! It has four times the amount of vitamin A than carrots, seven times the amount of vitamin c than oranges, four times the calcium then milk and honestly that’s barely half of it. The more common and popular way to get […]
Once again, checking out our local market we found an ingredient neither of us is familiar with nor have we had it in any dish, the Chayote fruit! So, we bought some and wanted to get to know the ingredient through research and experimentation. Learn more about the chayote squash here. Carlienne’s Chayote Cakes Materials […]
Once again, checking out our local market we found an ingredient neither of us is familiar with nor have we had it in any dish, the Chayote fruit! So, we bought some and wanted to get to know the ingredient through research and experimentation. Learn more about the chayote squash here. One of the things […]
Though the chayote squash has made its way around the world and integrated into many cuisines, the “vegetable pear” may still be unfamiliar ingredient to many in the States. The chayote is part of the gourd family and is actually botanically classified as a fruit, but is often treated like a vegetable. It’s often compared […]
Beet Poke has been quite a popular dish lately, especially among health nuts and those just seeking non-animal alternatives. Whether you are a vegetarian/vegan, trying to be healthy, or just curious: beet poke is one of the greatest dishes you can make! It’s light and as refreshing as ahi tuna itself! Let’s dive into making […]
Gobo (牛蒡) is the Japanese word for greater burdock root (Arctium lappa), which is part of the thistle family. Burdock root is also known as niúbàng (牛蒡) in Chinese, ueong (우엉) in Korean, and bardana or garduna in Italy, Brazil and Portugal. While the stalks and leaves are edible, the most commonly eaten part of […]
