Asian Beef and Bok Choy Salad The lesson of fish sauce: Things are not always as they seem; the first appearance deceives many. ~Phaedrus As I was preparing dinner this evening, I opened my bottle of fish sauce and was slapped in the face with a pungent reminder that things are not … [Read more...]
Asparagus has such a unique flavor and appearance. These spiky green shoots are gladly welcomed in spring, when we're anxious for farm fresh produce. Did you know it's part of the lily family? ...And that they can grow up to a foot in a single day if cared for properly? Just a little asparagus … [Read more...]
Although this stew isn't Irish, it most definitely needs to grace the pages of ASP before winter's official end. … [Read more...]
Is it possible for a person to be a serious food-lover and also be serious about fitness? This sorrowful question has haunted me for years. There have been times when I could answer emphatically YES! Yet plenty of other times when my cooking took a backseat to "Health" or my culinary endeavors … [Read more...]
♥ Happy Valentine's Day Friends! ♥ Sorry, no pink food from me today. I tried to get that in earlier in the week, so you'd have time to bake-ahead. Today I want to discuss one of my favorite regional cuisines. … [Read more...]
Scars and Soup~ I have a small scar between my eyes. It's a pock-mark really. Only the most attentive surveyor would notice it, but I notice. Every day. … [Read more...]
Welcome to the NEW and improved A Spicy Perspective! I'm so excited about my site makeover and hope you find it easier to use and aesthetically pleasing. Here are a few of the features I hope you'll enjoy: … [Read more...]
Every Asian country has its own version of noodle soup. Actually, EVERY country I can think of has a signature noodle soup! China alone, has hundreds of variations based on regional culture and resources. In China soups are thought to hold healing properties and noodles are a system of longevity. A … [Read more...]
Defining Healthy~ January is the most diet-friendly month of the year. After New Year's Day there are no major (American) holidays involving food. You've more than likely just come off a month-long gluttonous binge and are ready for lighter meals. Plus, there are usually friends happy to join in … [Read more...]
REAL Chinese Fusion Food~ As a mom, I look back on all the travel I experienced--apart from my family--before ever graduating from high school, and wonder if I'll be as brave as my parents to entrust my children in the hands of a non-profit organization in some developing nation? Hmmm... No, … [Read more...]
