Recipe First Impressions: Golden Beets with Fava Beans and Mint

We’ve been trying to cook more lately, partly to save money, and partly to just improve our skills. We make a lot of Asian staples at home – noodle soups, tamago gohan (egg rice), and fried rice being mainstays in our household. However, there are many ingredients and cuisines we’ve only seen at restaurants and…

Recipe First Impressions: Wild Mushroom and Farro Soup

This week I take you with me as I fumble through a recipe for Wild Mushroom and Farro Soup that actually turned out quite well. This recipe made enough for 2.5 meals for Sean and I, and was a slam dunk. Follow along here. 1. Wash and peel the produce. I have to say, I’m not…