Noodles: Pull of Comfort

Noodles: The Pull of Comfort

Why do noodles have such a hold on us? In this episode, we twirl our forks (and chopsticks) into the comforting, cross-cultural world of noodles. From Italian spaghetti to Chinese lo mein, we explore how these slippery strands bring us warmth, nostalgia, and even a little emotional release. We’ll talk about the science of food…

Pasta Aglio e Olio Eurasiatico

This is my Eurasian rendition of spaghetti with garlic and oil. This dish scores 5 stars on my ultimate comfort food list. I kid you not when I say you can call me for this in the middle della notte. I never hide my amore for Italian food.  If I need a quick picker upper…