Recent Recipes
Okinawan Shoyu Pork Belly
Pieces of pork belly are braised in soy and sake until they are tender and beautifully lacquered.
No-Churn Fresh Mint Ice Cream
Nothing beats the flavor of fresh mint ice cream. This no-churn recipe combines techniques from both David Lebovitz and
Tomates Farcies (Stuffed Tomatoes)
This dish celebrates summer-ripe tomatoes and is perfect to serve with a green salad, crusty bread, and a glass
Kamaboko Cucumber Bites
Kamaboko stuffed cucumber bites are cool, crunchy, and creamy. They are equally great for an outdoor summer gathering or
Kinder Bueno Tiffin
This rich and decadent tiffin is based on the Kinder Bueno chocolate bar. The classic combination of chocolate and
Popo’s Drop Biscuits
These easy drop biscuits are sweet and light, perfect with butter and jam. They also make a great base
Bird’s Custard No-Churn Ice Cream
This creamy no-churn ice cream is flavored with Bird's Custard (an eggless, vanilla custard powder from the UK). It's
Hawaii-Style Huli Huli Chicken
Huli huli chicken brings back great memories for local Hawaii residents of delicious, juicy chicken cooked over large grills
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Kapa Hale
Kapa Hale’s warm and cozy neighborhood setting belies its world-class cuisine and fabulous staff.
Kung Hee Fat Choy
This year, Lunar New Year falls on January 22nd. Here are some foods – both traditional and new – to help celebrate.
The Salish Lodge Country Breakfast
We visited the Salish Lodge in Snoqualmie, WA to experience their famous Country Breakfast
The VGT Omnivore’s Hundred
As I launch a new chapter for my blog, I thought I would update the first post I ever wrote – a listing of the 100 things that every good omnivore “should have tried at least once in their life.”

Kapa Hale
Kapa Hale’s warm and cozy neighborhood setting belies its world-class cuisine and fabulous staff.

Kung Hee Fat Choy
This year, Lunar New Year falls on January 22nd. Here are some foods – both traditional and new – to help celebrate.

The Salish Lodge Country Breakfast
We visited the Salish Lodge in Snoqualmie, WA to experience their famous Country Breakfast

The VGT Omnivore’s Hundred
As I launch a new chapter for my blog, I thought I would update the first post I ever wrote – a listing of the 100 things that every good omnivore “should have tried at least once in their life.”
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