Since 2019 is coming to an end. I wanted to share with you some of my favorite moments from the past 10 years. From all my past successes and accomplishments, to my all time lows. Here is my decade rewind. 2010: on April 20, my grandma passed away. I was absolutely devastated because she…
Back to basics: Turkey
Ahhh. Christmas! The time where everyone gathers around the table for a Christmas feast. Chances are the star dish is going to be a turkey. Sadly, not a lot of people know how to cook a turkey that well. It’s either too dry or still raw on the inside. This week I’m going to teach…
Hong Kong style milk tea
I fell in love with this tea for the longest time. Deep rich flavor from the milk tea, pair this with your breakfast or your favorite biscuit. Trust me. It’s one of the few teas I can have over and over again. This recipe is very flexible because you can use a mix of teas….
Cooking to tell a story
It’s easy to cook from a recipe. Just get what you need, follow the steps and you’re good to go. But telling a story about it is a whole different world of cooking that I have experienced a few times in my cooking career. Let me tell you a time this happened. This is the…
Sauteed snow pea sprouts with goji berries
This is one of my family’s signature dishes. I love this dish so much! For some of you that may or may not know, snow pea sprouts is a Chinese delicacy. It’s soft, gentle texture that pairs brilliantly well with goji berries. Goji berries have a soft, semi-sweet flavor that takes this dish to a…
Hearty beef stew
Since autumn is here, I’d like to share with you guys one of my go-to recipes for the cold season. This hearty beef stew is the perfect dish to make, especially for this time of year. It’s simple and yet so delicious. Yes it may take a long time, but I promise you that the…
Asian style poutine with duck and mushroom hosin gravy
When I checked my phone a couple days ago, the first thing that pops up on my feed is Canadian NDP leader Jagmeet Singh had shared his recipe for his Indian style poutine. That got me thinking, what if I make my own Asian style poutine? Taking a rift on the old Canadian classic and…
Aloe and soju cocktail
Now this is a party drink that everyone will love. As you guys may know by now, I’m a big soju fan. I remember I had this drink at my favorite bar in Montreal during my vacation. It tastes pretty average. So I modified it to my liking. This recipe is very flexible and you…
Back to basics: Food planning for Parties
Ah, Thanksgiving. The time when we all gather around the dining table with a group of friends or family for some food, fun and time to catch up. Then you realize that you have a million and one things to cook for the party. Whether if it’s for Thanksgiving, Christmas or any other big event,…
Korean grilled eggplant with Korean marinade
Now this is a delicious way to cook eggplant. As you guys may or not know, I love Korean cuisine. I also love eggplant, so this dish is the best of both worlds. This dish can be paired nicely with a meat dish and rice. Ingredients: 1 eggplant 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon…
The Culinary Storyteller 