Foodie Friday: Tofu Toast

My first... Tofu toast: bread made out of tofu I was invited by Veronica Roth to do her toast challenge, which is about combining a photo or sketch with "an ode to your breakfast." Since I already blogged about Taiwan toast before, I thought I'd do something more innovative. In the aisles of my local Japanese market, I found a different kind of bread. Made from tofu, it's got the smoothness of white bread. However, it also exhibits a nice firmness that reveals its true origins. The bread … [Read more...]

Simple Holiday Treats

*Special Winter Edition* I've participated in annual Christmas cookie exchanges before, but never online. Thanks to an invitation from Patience Brewster, an artist who makes handmade ornaments and gifts, I'm involved in an exciting virtual cookie exchange. Through the Internet, I can connect with other foodies and find lovely holiday recipes. In the past, I've baked tangy lemon bars or sculpted popcorn balls to bring to parties. This year, though, I'm lazy. If you're swamped like me, here … [Read more...]