Category Archives: what is that thing?!

What is a kompeito? If you’ve ever seen the movie, Spirited Away, these little candies may seem familiar. The little soot creatures working in the boiler room are given these spiky balls of colored sugar as their meal. (It took … Continue reading →

What IS an albondigas anyway? In a nutshell, it’s the Spanish word for meatballs. The first time I ever heard that word was when I was in my International Cuisine class.  We were exploring the South American dishes of the … Continue reading →