Have you always been super-curious about what goes on behind-the-scenes at some of the biggest food publications in the U.S.? I’m a sucker for any peak into how something is made, whether it’s a chocolate maker, vodka distillery, local urban farm, or major publication that I regularly read. So I was thrilled to join in [...]
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Spring Cooking Classes in New York
Spring is finally here! If you live in the NY area and would like to join in a fun hands-on class in Chinese or Asian cooking, here are some upcoming events for the spring. Wednesday, April 3, 2013 – Dumplings and Wontons at West Elm Market, DUMBO Love dumplings and eager to make them at home? Join us [...]
Chinese New Year Virtual Potluck + Winners!
Hello again! It took me a little longer than expected to put up this post, due to the influx of submissions at the eleventh hour, but here it is! At the beginning of February, I organized a Chinese New Year Virtual Potluck as a fun way to both celebrate Chinese New Year and to get [...]
Chinese New Year Virtual Potluck; Grand Prizes from Le Creuset & Random House
Happy early Chinese New Year! This year I’m unable to make it home to Boston, but I’m still planning on celebrating in two ways: 1) Gathering a big group of friends for dim sum here in New York, and 2) hosting a Chinese New Year Virtual Potluck here with the online food community. I’ve never [...]
Cookbook Launch Party!
December is shaping up to be an exciting month! In addition to classes and holiday parties, my first cookbook comes out on December 11th. And there’s a launch party in Brooklyn to celebrate! So if you’re in New York on December 11th, come down to 61 Local in Cobble Hill from 7-9pm. There will be [...]
Happy 5th Birthday, Appetite for China!
How time flies! A few days ago, it dawned on me that I have been blogging at Appetite for China for five years. I never wrote anniversary posts in previous years, but for some reason “five” seems significant. Five years of seeking out interesting eats to blog about. Five years of recipe testing. Five years of [...]
#FoodforThought Classes in New York
How is everyone doing post-hurricane? We’ve seen New York and the entire Northeast battered by a lot last week, as we’ve all experienced either first-hand or on the news. And now it’s time to focus on recovery. I want to share this initiative that CourseHorse and Time Out New York are putting together to benefit [...]
Dumplings and Wontons Class – Spring Seasonal Session
The Dumplings and Wontons class for May is now up! In this 2-hour class on Sunday, May 6th in SoHo, we’ll go over the basics of wrapping dumplings and wontons, then pan-fry the dumplings to crispy perfection and transform the wontons into a spicy Sichuan appetizer. Both meat and vegetarian fillings will be available. Also [...]
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