Cooking at home is the best way to save money. But there’s something I learned not too long ago that is also very important. As you guys may or may not know, earlier this year my mom was rushed to the hospital because she had a bladder infection (don’t worry. She’s better now). At that…
Back to basics: Salads (that don’t suck)
I know. I know. Most of you guys might not like salads because it’s boring, bland and doesn’t contain any meat, but hear me out. I can help you by changing your perspective on salads, because I once was in those shoes. I used to hate salads, but now I like it. It’s all about…
Chicken and sausage congee
Congee has to be every Chinese person’s comfort food. If you guys don’t know what it is (or been living under a rock), Congee is a Chinese rice porridge. You can practically throw any kind of protein or vegetable inside a congee and it will taste good. It all about experimenting and knowing your ingredients….
How physical and emotional bankruptcy changed my vision of life
have to be truly honest with you guys, the start of 2020 was terrible. Many people I know and love was rushed to the hospital; one of them was my mom. Work was stressing me out and I failed my first attempt of my driver’s exam. I was so physically and emotionally devastated, as well as completely physically and emotionally bankrupt.
My decade rewind
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…
The Culinary Storyteller 