June 3, 2017
I like the crunch of coleslaw but not the creaminess of the dressing. How to make a light and refreshing coleslaw without the cream? Try this recipe using Asian sauces instead. Its a great side dish for a BBQ dinner. Ingredients Dressing 1 Tbsp creamy peanut butter 1/4 cup coconut sugar 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice 1 Tbsp minced Read More
May 30, 2016
Durians. Love them or hate them. I am a durian lover. We only have access to the frozen version of these King of fruits, much of its distinctive ‘aroma’ is lost in the freezing process. We don’t get the kick out of sinking our teeth into thawed durian pulp. Nonetheless, beggars can’t be choosers. This weekend, I filled some choux Read More
July 6, 2015
With the kids at home for the summer, there is so much pressure to start eating the moment I turn off the stove. There is hardly any chance to snap photos of the dishes before they are attacked. Another excuse for slacking off on my food blog … but, I managed to capture a few shots of this variation Read More
May 18, 2015
When Ashley is home, it is all about healthy, vegan eating. She requested quinoa for dinner this weekend. I made some adjustments and added more colors to the recipe. We are both happy. I am starting to like cooking without meat … Prep time: 1 hours Cook time: 30 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients For the dressing: 1 1/2 cup cilantro, Read More
April 13, 2015
I saw the the above at Trader Joes last weekend. It redefined carrot = orange for me. I found out that Carrots Used to Be Purple Before the 17th Century. What a discovery! This big bag of multi-color carrots has been sitting in the refrigerator for one week. What am I going to do with it? I have left Read More
March 16, 2015
I had a hard time with the title of this post. I don’t think there is a dish named for what goes in the bowl, so I made one up myself. Spicy sweet and sour Thai sauce + Mahi Mahi + spaghetti + Shimeji mushrooms + lotus roots; it has elements of Thai, Italian, Japanese, Chinese. I decided to call Read More
March 8, 2015
I was very impressed by the presentation of the rice bowls at Pacific Catch; a bowl full of colors and textures. I tried to recreate it today with tofu, roasted vegetables, beet and radish chips, and edamame, adding color and texture to the plate. To give the dish a punch, I pan-fried the tofu in a tangy sauce. It is Read More
December 28, 2014
The first time I roasted a bird was last Thanksgiving 2013; roasted a 12 lb turkey for a gourmet club event with the theme Fusion Thanksgiving. Since then, my roasting pan has been sitting in the garage. The girls asked me if I will ever use that roasting pan again? I decided that I will practice roasting a bird Read More
