It is no secret that I did not give up animal products because I hated the taste of them. Nope, I often crave a fresh calamari along European seaside while watching the ships roll in, as I drown my starter in some lemon juice. It’s the rituals of food that…
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Continue ReadingI admit I got actual tears in my eyes when I was filming videos for this Argentinian Lions Mane. My soul completely wakes up from these innovative dishes. I am completely elated for you to explore this dish. There is an art that comes with grilling and smoking, and somehow…
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Continue ReadingAhhhh, my first Caribbean post! It’s been a long time coming. Excuse me… because I have been on island time since cooking these Conch Fritters. If you are contemplating making anything off my blog but don’t know where to start… start with these. They are creative, stunning, and super easy.…
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Continue ReadingI finally recreated the TikTok viral Baked Salmon Sushi Cups- AS VEGAN. When I chose to go vegan, I opened up the creative portal in myself. I decided there was nothing I could not make vegan. These baked sushi cups made me dance around the kitchen in triumph. I am…
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Continue ReadingRecreating my favorite Chinese takeout dishes is one of my favorite series to dive into. There is nobody on planet earth that does not like chowing down with those infamous white Chinese takeout boxes and cheap wooden chopsticks. It is a complete vibe that suddenly transports you through a portal…
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Continue ReadingIt is no secret by now that I am absolutely obsessed with all things Asia. It’s the dark allure of smoking alleyways and street side food cart grills. It’s the heaping bowls of noodles for 100 baht or 3 American dollars. It’s the motorbikes wizzing by while you’re skipping around…
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Continue ReadingOne thing I have been doing lately in the kitchen is leaning harder into EASY to make recipes. However, I am adamant in not compromising the beauty of the dish. I think eating beautiful food does something to the soul. It wakes you up a bit and sends happy little…
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Continue ReadingMost of my friends will tell you that when they come to visit Chicago, I pack our days with self-guided food tours around my self-proclaimed sitcom city. There is nothing quite like having my omnivorous friends get seated at a poshy plant-based restaurant and watching their eyes light up as…
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Continue ReadingOne of my favorite hobbies is grabbing ingredients I don’t usually cook with and making them the star of the dish. That’s right, golden beets, it’s your moment to shine. In the words of Harry Styles… you’re so goldennnnn. If you have never been a fan of red beets, then…
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Continue ReadingIt is no surprise by now that I use my kitchen as a means to transport myself around the world. I started Faraway Kitchen in the very beginning of Covid, when traveling was stripped away. I became captivated by the idea of cooking my favorite dishes from around the world.…