Phil's Fish Tacos

I used to think I didn't like fish.  On our honeymoon the husband ordered Salmon at a seaside restaurant.  I told him, "Sorry, but don't expect me cook any of that stuff for you." 

We were married for over 2 years before I finally decided to surprise him by making a salmon dish for dinner one night.  He was pleased, but I was the one surprised.  I loved it.  I eat fish now whenever I get the chance.  Fish is one of those things you have to grow into, like saurkraut. 

Mmmmm...saurkraut...

Greened Asian Steamed Buns with two dipping sauces

I love steamed buns. When I was living in San Francisco one summer I rarely missed an opportunity to step into a little shop with display cases loaded with these warm buns filled with some exotic (to me) ingredients.  They were a cheap and filling food.  A dollar could buy me 2 or more steamed buns which would last me a couple of hours exploring the city. 

Among the many things I miss about San Francisco, these buns are high on my list.  I never thought about making them at home until I saw a few bun recipes online.  They had seemed so shrouded in mystery before then.  I guess I assumed it took years of training with some guru of steamed buns to produce good results.  And of course, being of Asian decent or having immersed yourself in the culture for several years would also be a requirement.  Sadly, on both counts, I was out of luck.