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Author: jonathantn

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Social Distancing at the Grocery Store

It’s time to redefine shopping etiquette. Continue reading Social Distancing at the Grocery Store

jonathantnApril 5, 2020April 6, 2020Leave a comment
Borrowed Recipe, Dessert, Dinner, Lunch

Strawberry Cake Remembrance

I am grateful to my cousin Clare Butler for allowing me to share this loving memory of her mother Mary Alma Parker and her recipe for Strawberry Cake during her time in COVID-19 quarantine. Continue reading Strawberry Cake Remembrance

jonathantnMarch 23, 2020Leave a comment
Asian, Chinese, Dinner, Entrée, Japanese, Korean, Lunch, My Recipe, Soup, Vietnamese

Pan-Asian Cut Noodle Soup

I made a Venn diagram of East Asian soups throwing together ideas from Korean cut noodles, Japanese ramen toppings and Vietnamese pho. Continue reading Pan-Asian Cut Noodle Soup

jonathantnMarch 19, 2020March 19, 2020Leave a comment
Dinner, European, French, Lunch, My Recipe, New American, Side Dish, Vegetarian

Fluffy Riced Potatoes

The size of cut potatoes is key to boiling and then gently simmering them without overcooking. Continue reading Fluffy Riced Potatoes

jonathantnJanuary 3, 2020January 3, 2020Leave a comment
Asian, Borrowed Recipe, Chinese, Course, Dinner, Entrée, Hors d'oeuvre, Lunch, Snacks and Appetizers, Wine

Trey and Vivian’s Shrimp Stir Fry

My family in Hong Kong showed us a simple shrimp stir fry in our new wok. Continue reading Trey and Vivian’s Shrimp Stir Fry

jonathantnJanuary 2, 2020April 25, 2021Leave a comment
Breakfast, Entrée, Lunch, My Recipe

Microwaved Egg Scramble

Tasty scrambled eggs cannot be achieved by cooking them in the microwave for full minute or two. Progressively shorter cooking time intervals and stirring the eggs between those intervals ensures a moist, fluffy texture for scrambled eggs. Continue reading Microwaved Egg Scramble

jonathantnDecember 4, 2019December 5, 20191 Comment
Brunch, Cocktail, Dinner, French, Hors d'oeuvre, Lunch, Restaurant Review, Snacks and Appetizers

All Abuzz about Blue Honey Bistro in Germantown

I hesitated to write anything about this restaurant, because I don’t want to fight everyone else for a reservation in the future. Continue reading All Abuzz about Blue Honey Bistro in Germantown

jonathantnOctober 6, 2019October 6, 2019Leave a comment
Dinner, Lunch, My Recipe, Soup

Chicken and Rice Soup

Fresh chicken breasts or a roasted rotisserie chicken make this soup versatile and easy. Continue reading Chicken and Rice Soup

jonathantnSeptember 24, 2019September 25, 20191 Comment
Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner, Entrée, French, Hors d'oeuvre, Lunch, My Recipe, Side Dish, Wine

Summer Tomato and Zucchini Galette

Treat yourself to the summer harvest of tomatoes and zucchini ripened in the heat of late July in a baked French galette. Continue reading Summer Tomato and Zucchini Galette

jonathantnJuly 30, 2019November 19, 20191 Comment
Asian, Carribean, Chinese, Dinner, Entrée, Indian, Lunch, My Recipe, Turkish

Least Woke Curried Chicken and Rice

I called this the least woke curried chicken and rice recipe, because I probably stole ideas from sources I’ve not bothered to trace. Continue reading Least Woke Curried Chicken and Rice

jonathantnJuly 14, 2019July 15, 2019Leave a comment

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