Archive for the ‘Rice’ Category

Rižot = Risotto

Thursday, July 19th, 2007

In addition to the Adriatic Sea, coastal Croatia shares centuries of history with Italy. That said, it won't be surprising to learn that Arborio rice is prepared and enjoyed in much the same way as Italian risotto in Dalmatia. In fact, a few recipes are practically identical. One of the ...

Say Yes to Quack

Monday, December 25th, 2006

I enjoyed one of my favorite meals at a favorite St. Louis restaurant the other night. Next time you're in Missouri's Gateway City, you'd do well to visit Wei Hong Bakery & BBQ (3175 South Grand Avenue, 314-773-8318) and order the roast duck on rice, a testament ...

Totally Tubular

Wednesday, October 18th, 2006

I'd be a real jerk for not introducing my friends in America to the exquisitely simple pleasures of Dalmatian cuisine, and my recent visit to Brooklyn gave me an opportunity to do just that. I walked with Mike and Karen to the farmer's market in Prospect Heights where, luckily, there ...