Cuban Comfort in Abu Dhabi: Reliving the Magic of Abuela’s Picadillo

Standing in my kitchen in Abu Dhabi with the smell of onions and garlic swirling around me, I close my eyes and am instantly back in my abuela’s kitchen. I miss the noise and bustle and wonderful scents of adobo criollo. Today, I am recreating a beloved Cuban dish that holds a special place in […]

For the love of cooking

I remember the growing up and watching my grandfather cook.  He was a chef who loved French cuisine and made wonderful deserts. I got my love of food and chemistry from him. He would sit there and tell me about what the heat would do to the sugar while I watched the sugar slowly caramelize.  I […]