(Photo by The Crepes of Wrath) Have you had a chance to check out the Appetite for China cooking videos yet? A few months ago I started putting together short ‘n sweet cooking videos set to music. As a visual learner myself, I personally think cooking videos are great for easing into new or somewhat [...]
Ginger Hoisin Chicken
When it comes to dinner on a weeknight, I often have about 10 different ideas in my head at a given time. Should I roast a chicken or make a quick pasta? A tried-and-true recipe like fried rice or go for something I just bookmarked on Pinterest? Vegetarian or an all-out pork fest? Usually my [...]
Sichuan Wontons + New Video!
Photo by The Crepes of Wrath Today I’m excited to share with you a special video collaboration I recently did with Sydney from The Crepes of Wrath. Sydney and I met a few months ago at a BlogHer theater and networking event and since then, her blog has been one of my new favorites for [...]
Lamb and Fava Bean Stir-Fry
What a week this has been. Friday, like most of the U.S., I woke up to news about all the surreal events that took place overnight in Boston. And that the entire city and surrounding towns were in crisis mode, with streets practically empty. Most of the day was spent messaging my friends and family [...]
Miso Soup with Tofu and Kale
Spring has been rough this year in New York. No sooner had I written my post last week on the amazing 2 days of warm weather, we got thrown right back into chilliness. And I managed to catch that flu had missed me during the colder months. It’s been over a week now, which is [...]
Boston
Photo: Lucky Tran. Light projection: The Illuminator and NYCLightBrigade When tragedy comes out of your hometown, the weight is especially heavy. Back Bay, a neighborhood where I spent so much time growing up and where I worked for a year after college graduation, now seems so eerie and unfamiliar on all those news reports. But [...]
Crispy Kale and Mushroom Fried Rice + Giveaway
What’s your go-to comfort food? As someone who grew up eating a lot of Chinese dishes served family-style, I like to whip up fried rice at home on a regular basis. It’s easy and oh-so-versatile. For special occasions like Chinese New Year, I like making Yangzhou fried rice, loaded with roast pork and shrimp. But [...]
Thai Carrot and Mint Salad
The last couple of days in New York, we seemed to have transitioned from winter right into summer. The weather has been gloriously sunny, with temperatures in the high 70s and low 80s. With April being so fickle, the gorgeous weather is not predicted to last, but while it’s here I’m taking full advantage. Which [...]
