by Wanda | Jan 10, 2011 | Recipes, Recipes extras
In a recent conversation with chef Alan Wong of Alan Wong’s restaurant and The Pineapple Room, I learned that one of his teaching techniques is to have the kitchen staffs take a twice-yearly test on culinary matters. Throughout the year, Wong and senior staff...
by Wanda | Jan 1, 2011 | Recipes, Recipes extras
Made a quick trip to Maui to visit my mom and my ailing sister (prayers shamelessly solicited for healing there) day before yesterday. Mom and I went to dinner at Cafe O’Lei in Wailuku. Her choice. I’d always avoided O’Lei because it sounded like...
