Opera Singer in the Kitchen

Artistry in Food, Music, and Life

Sauteed Spinach w/ Golden Raisins and Pine Nuts

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I returned home to find all my herbs looking SO happy. It is amazing how much plants can grow in 10 days!! My basil plant is tall, while the hot pepper plants look amazing. Most of all the pineapple mint looks fantastic. I cannot wait to prepare some goodies with these herbs. I am happy to come back and take care of household chores and everyday life. Can you believe I missed it. Yay for washing … [Read more...]

Green Papaya Salad with MATCH Mini Thai Crab Cakes

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From An Opera Singer in the KitchenSo if you read my post yesterday, I mentioned I would continue to share what meal we enjoyed with our Thai Basil Spritzer. When I started preparing a menu, I had to think about the flavors, making sure that none overpowered the other. How can I do this if I have not had them before? Good question. Sometimes I read about the traditional recipe and the origins, … [Read more...]

Two ways to enjoy Pad Thai

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From An Opera Singer in the KitchenTwo posts ago I talked about a great way to limit carbs from your diet, but this post is totally not about NOT having carbs. I really enjoy eating rice noodles and along with that I like adding LOTS of veggies to 1 to 2 cups of cooked noodles. It looks like tons of food but in reality you are eating a greater proportion of vegetables to noodles.Before going … [Read more...]

Vietnamese Meatball Bahn Mi and Mai Tai

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From An Opera Singer in the KitchenI hope everyone has enjoyed their weekend as much as a I have. After a very gloomy and rainy week, God has been so merciful as to bestow on us a gorgeous weekend full of sunshine! I love those surprises for sure. Yesterday Ryan and I had a nice drive to Holland to have our voice lessons. My teacher is the most inspirational person I have had. I do not know if I … [Read more...]

In-Season Vegetable Pasta

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Little by little I have been learning what it is to eat vegetables and fruits that are in season. I had not been one to really focus on this but since moving to Michigan, I have come to understand what produce would be available.I missed the Farmer's Markets this winter but I am looking forward buying fresh herbs, vegetables, and fruits. It makes shopping at a regular supermarket reallt boring. It … [Read more...]