Ah September. It’s that time of year again. Weather is starting to get cold, reuniting with your old classmates and going back to the program you hate (or like, whatever you’re into). But even with all the school work piling up, there’s always time to cook. When going back to school, cooking should never be…
Steamed salmon with lemon and garlic
Steaming seafood has to be one of the go-to methods when it comes to cooking in my family. Simple, fast and delicious. My parents like a more savory taste when it comes to fish. However, for me, I like to take it to another level. Adding lemons into the mixture to make it a little…
My taste in the culinary world: Umami (part 2)
When I started into the workforce, I made a promise to myself to have a good balance between work, personal and spiritual life. I didn’t want to end up like last time at my first year in culinary school where I completely went off the radar and stopped talking to everyone. So, I ended up…
My taste in the culinary world: Umami
It was day 4 in Taiwan. I remembered I woke up at 4am since jet lag had me messed up. So I went out, saw the sunrise and grabbed breakfast. I went to a local Taiwanese breakfast joint serving sausage and collard greens inside a rice roll with coffee for only $1 cad, (What a…
Tomato and mushroom soup
I remember this soup. The kind of soup that has a real backstory to it. I remembered back at the recession in 2009 when the market was crashing, it was hard for anyone to afford good food. My family made this kind of soup because it’s fast, easy and very versatile. You can practically add…
My taste in the culinary world: Bitter (Part 2)
As a chef, culinary explorer and a son, sometimes I feel like there are problems that I can’t seem to solve or run away from.
My taste in the culinary world: Bitter
One of my first jobs in the culinary industry was at the Toronto Christmas Market 4 years ago. It was the most interesting experience that helped me get a feel in the workforce. I say “interesting” because it taught me both good and bad stuff about the industry. I’m going to explain the bad part…
Yogurt soju cocktail with lime and mint
I fell in love with this drink while I was in Montreal with my friends around 5 months ago. We went to a famous Korean bar downtown Montreal at night. We ordered food, dessert, and a crap ton of alcohol. From anything between beer, cocktails, shots, this is my favorite. I remembered having 4 shots…
Lychee Sangria
This is my go-to party drink that everyone will love. As I always say “Cheers to good health!”
My taste in the culinary world: Sour
Before I start this, I just want to say that I love my job to bits and pieces and I wouldn’t want to trade it with anything. But that sweet, sweet job turn sour sometimes; making it hard and uncomfortable to work. For people who work in the food industry, you will always encounter someone…
The Culinary Storyteller 