TIPS FROM THE KITCHEN Preserving Your Fresh Herbs Here is a trick on how to extend the lifespan of fresh herbs. Whether whole leaves, or already chopped- you can use your herbs for much longer than usual. Put them in a tall glass of water, like you would do for flowers, and cover them with a plastic bag pierced in several spots to allow the humidity to escape. Store the glass in the door of your fridge, you will be amazed at the effectiveness of this trick! If you want to kee

AUGUST RECIPE Summer Rolls Not an easy affair-but once mastered, you will be hooked! Tasty and perfect for summertime! If you enjoy burritos and falafel wraps- think of this as the Vietnamese equivalent. During my days working in restaurants, I spent many many hours hanging out with the amazing ladies who wrap the spring rolls at a very well-known Vietnamese restaurant in San Francisco. Watching them day after day gave me insight into the magic behind the rolls! Makes 8 r

BAKED TOFU Serves 8 What you need: KITCHEN TOOLS: blender or food processer baking sheet large bowl THE TOFU: 24 Oz firm tofu - rinsed and strained; cut into rectangles, 1/4 in thick THE MARINADE: 1/2 cup tamari 1/8 cup apple cider vineger 1/8 cup olive oil 1/8 cup toasted sesame oil 1 garlic cloves, minced 1 Tbsp ginger, minced pinch of salt THE TECHNIQUE: Mince garlic and ginger in blender or food processor (works best). Add tamari, apple cider vinegar, olive oil and sesame

PEANUT DIPPING SAUCE Serves 8 What you need: KITCHEN TOOLS: blender or food processor THE GOODS: 6 Tbsp Asian fish sauce 6 Tbsp rice vinegar 1 cup lime juice 6 Tbsp soy sauce 2 2-inch chunks ginger, peeled and sliced 3/4 cup natural unsalted peanut butter 2 Tbsp toasted sesame oil Pinch of cayenne THE TECHNIQUE: put all ingredients into a blender/food processor and mix! Serve with my Fresh Summer Rolls Recipe