Poke bowls are all the rage these days! Cold pressed juice, what’s that? I don’t even remember anymore. What’s more Californian than colorful veggies, avocado and raw fish … Read more Ahi Tuna & Salmon Poke Bowl
One of the things I miss most about Asia is the food. Ok, maybe it’s the single thing I miss the most (sorry fam…) Tracy and I both lived … Read more Clams and Glass Noodles in Parchment
There are few culinary crimes worse than dry, stringy, overcooked salmon. What a tragic use of a beautiful, flavorful, fatty fish… Seriously, just don’t do it!! The secret to … Read more Perfect Salmon
Dumplings are one of my favorite foods, and this marks our 7th dumpling recipe! Ok one of them is a pierogi, but who’s counting? What makes this recipe so special … Read more Crispy Bottom Dumplings
We’ve come a long way from the old days of families with 2.5 kids, fathers that work at the same company for 40 years, and stay at home … Read more Modern Thanksgiving
I’m Chinese-Canadian, and have lived in the US for the last 6 years. What I’ve learned living in the US is that Americans ask all sorts of strange questions about Chinese … Read more Eggplant Sofrito Ramen
People often ask if I follow recipes when I cook. The answer is always a resounding no! I love to read recipes and pick out an ingredient here or … Read more Spice Braised Lamb Noodles
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday, because it 100% just revolves around stuffing myself to the brim with dozens of delicious comfort food dishes. On top of that, there’s a … Read more Miso Apple Pie
When people think Vietnamese food, one thing comes to mind: pho. Fragrant, savory, and super delicious. What’s not to love? But the world of Vietnamese soup doesn’t stop there. … Read more Vietnamese Canh Chua
Sometimes I feel like I’m 30 going on 60. I’m a total hotel snob, a sunscreen nazi, and I think pot-lucks are the worst (just provide all the food … Read more Vietnamese Pho
Cauliflower has seen a renaissance lately. Death to the mushy stinky blank boiled cauliflower that you probably grew up eating, and rebirth in the form of creative cauliflower risotto, … Read more Curry Roast Cauliflower
One of my favorite comfort foods of all time is Chinese braised pork hock. Say whaa?? You heard me right. Forget spaghetti and meatballs, and don’t you dare … Read more Chinese Braised Pork Hock
