I’m kicking off this week of Chinese New Year with a classic – whole steamed fish! This dish is a staple at Cantonese wedding banquets and special occasions. In Chinese mythology, fish symbolize wealth and abundance. During the new year, fish is traditionally served whole (yep, keep the head and…
It’s December, which means it’s time for holidays, get togethers with family and friends, and the only time of year that I feel like baking! I came up with a fun holiday mix of ingredients that you can add to a variety of baked goods. I’m not going to pretend…
November is one of my favorite months – the cooler weather, cozy fall vibes, pumpkin decor, and of course, Thanksgiving! I’ve taken after my dad with declaring Thanksgiving as my favorite holiday to celebrate – no dealing with gifts, just getting together with loved ones and enjoying a meal. The…
Welcome to the revival of my recipe blog! I have been working on some new projects and doing a lot of cooking, and I’m kicking things off with a classic – chicken soup! Soup is a great dish to make any time of year, but especially in the fall as…
Happy Thanksgiving! Getting ready for Thanksgiving dinner and the start of the holiday season? Try out this simple tea recipe as an after dinner drink. This tea is great for any kind of stomach upset, hangover or food stagnation – aka the food coma after a huge meal. So, it’s…
Hooray for a summer holiday weekend! A tasty fresh variation on your standard lemonade, but with a Chinese medicine twist!
“Sour, sweet, bitter, pungent: all must be tasted.” – Chinese proverb
It’s officially spring time in southern California! Spring time brings sunnier, longer days, new growth in flowers and plants, regeneration and new beginnings. To celebrate, I decided to make something fresh for the season – dandelion greens! In Chinese herbal medicine, dandelion (Pu Gong Ying) is considered bitter, sweet and…
Today’s recipe was inspired by the bag of carrots in my fridge; and by inspired, I mean they had been in my fridge for over a week and were starting to look like it. When your veggies start to look like they’ve seen better days, it’s a great time to…
In honor of my friend’s upcoming baby shower, here is my version of black chicken soup. This is a dish I’ve always wanted to make, and I’m excited to finally share the experience and recipe. You are probably thinking – Whoa! Black chicken? What? What does this have to do…