New Day: New Beginning

    2014

    • Bò Lúc-Läc – Shaking Beef

      You see more seafood, chicken and pork dishes in Vietnamese cuisine, because cows are not easily raised and therefore a more expensive meat in Vietnam. This recipe calls for a tender cut of meat, preferably filet mignon (tenderloin). Luc-lac means shaking. The meat is cooked in a super hot skillet, and you shake the skillet or… Continue reading

    • FOMO

      No, not MOFO. I don’t curse. And not HOMO. I am straight. Not HOBO either. I wander a lot, but i have a beautiful home. FOMO. That’s what TDo said to me. We had a brief lunch yesterday. Of course I had to tell her about all the steals and treasures I found at my favorite shopping center… Continue reading

    • What’s your plan for today?

      I got asked that question a lot. What’s your plan for today? The first 2 years after my retirement, forced retirement I should add, the question got me pondered. I had no idea what to do when I was not holding a job. My days back then were defined by the work and project schedules.… Continue reading

    • Cøm Gà

      Another recipe. I haven’t been doing much thinking lately. Actually, I think a lot, but have just been procrastinating putting my thoughts into words. So today, when HDo asked for the recipe for Com Ga, I have no excuses to not write. 1 whole chicken (or 6-8 whole legs) Fresh ginger (size of half thumb)… Continue reading