As an Irish dancer, St. Patrick’s Day is my favorite time of the year. Since I was tiny, St. Patrick’s Day meant a day of dancing, eating in the back room of the pub we had just performed in and celebrating all the “Irish” in my family. Now, it still means a day of dancing, […]
Holidays & Seasonal
Lent Recipes Around the World
Lent has officially begun, and if you observe this season of fasting (for religious or other reasons) you’re likely well aware of the culinary sacrifices you’ve made to mark the days between Ash Wednesday and Easter. Like many modern – day holidays, the tradition of Lent has fallen prey to how much money it can […]
WanderFood Wednesday: Japanese Year End Soba Noodles
Japanese Year End Soba Noodles (Toshikoshi) are a tradition in Japan for starting the new year off fresh. Toshikoshi roughly translates to “year-bridging” or “end of the old year, entering the new year.” One of the best things about Soba is that there are several ways they can be prepared, and *bonus!* they are super healthy! […]