This is my first foray into cooking here in Rio where I integrate Brazilian and Japanese influences. Ingredients Broccoli and cauliflower florets Thin slice of alcatra (rumpsteak) Olive oil 1 small onion, chopped 1 handful of sliced shiitake 1 garlic clove, minced Tablespoon of soy sauce Tablespoon of brandy Tablespoon of red wine vinegar 2 [...]

Ok, I’m going to share my ghetto umami dinner tonight: Canned octopus in olive oil (drained), lime juice, a squirt of organic mayo, a dab of Grey Poupon, a clove of chopped garlic, a shake each of smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, freshly ground black pepper. Washed down with a glass of box wine left over [...]

With my ITP thesis ready to go, I finally got a chance to do some creative cooking again.  Tonight I made a fried soft shell crab salad with a curry aïoli dressing.  I improvised through this one (like most things I cook), so no exact measurements.  I got the soft shell crabs (which are currently [...]

I’ve been on a cooking spaghetti kick lately.  Here are two kinds I’ve made in the last week. Above: Pasta With Sardines, Bread Crumbs and Capers from Mark Bittman of the New York Times.  I had this with some vinho verde, my default house white.  Fantastic. Below: Shiitake carbonara – my own creation.  Super easy.  [...]

Another one of my wacky culinary experiments. Some strong flavors to get your day started right. Scrambled eggs + fishy fish + curry = the breakfast of champions. Videography and off-camera commentary by Kris Hartley.