“You went missing for so long, and now you’re a completely new person” -everyone that I know
Lemon garlic butter shrimp
My dad loves shrimp. That is his main comfort food and that kind of rubbed off on me. This recipe is normally amazing, but to make this even more delicious, I made a few modern tweaks. Add butter, lemon and garlic, it has a creamy taste with a light and sharp aftertaste.
A 3 legged stool: Prologue
“Your life is a 3 legged stool. Your professional life. Your social life. And your spiritual life. If one thing is not there, you don’t sit right” I have to admit, I had a shitty childhood. When I was in elementary school, my best friend died from influenza and I wasn’t the brightest student in…
Grandma’s fish soup
This is a family recipe that takes me back to when I was eight. My grandma made this soup for the whole family. She told me when I was a kid that this recipe reminds her of the days when she cooked in Vietnam. Before she passed away, she gave this recipe to my parents…
Sauteed okra with roasted peanuts
I remembered cooking this back at my first year at culinary school. Since everyday I come I remember cooking this back during my first year at culinary school. Every time I come home late and I still want to have a healthy dinner, I would make this alongside some chicken wings that I would marinade…
Back to basics: Pantry Essentials
Many people have asked me what they need in their pantry at all times. This month I will show you guys some of my essentials that will help you build dishes with ease and amp them for maximum taste. Salt: this has to be one of the most important seasoning out there. So crucial for…
The importance of cooking at home
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.
The Culinary Storyteller 