For the past six months, I have not updated my blog as consistently as in the past. In July, my husband and I moved from Virginia to Atlanta, Georgia. Since then, my focus has been on settling into the new routine of our lives. Now that we are (sorta) settled, you may see an uptick in recipe articles on my blog! Until then, I wanted to take this opportunity to share with you some exciting updates including a Youtube Channel and website changes.
Lifestyle and Culinary Tips
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Every year, in November or December, I list my favorite ‘foodie’ items for those on the hunt for last-minute gift ideas. This year is no exception! Below, I list my favorite items I use throughout the year in my own kitchen. Let me know if you buy these as a gift or use them in your home as well! I hope you enjoy this 2022 holiday gift guide!
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Recently, I wrote a recipe article about the Lowcountry shrimp boil! As someone from Savannah, Georgia, I grew up eating many shrimp boils over the summers during my youth and early adulthood. Rarely did people need an excuse to get together over some shrimp! Inevitably, people were left with leftovers to put into the refrigerator. Over time, my family came up with our favorite ways to eat the leftovers. Below, I list easy ideas for how to use the leftovers if you decide to make a Lowcountry shrimp boil at home!
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Previously, on the blog, I wrote about toasted sesame seeds and toasted sesame oil. In those posts, I discussed how people in South Korea commonly use these ingredients in their cooking. After all, both ingredients are integral to North and South Korea’s food culture. Here, I give step-by-step instructions on how to toast sesame seeds on your own at home. Soon, you will be able to make dishes from all different food cultures that commonly use sesame seeds in their cuisine!