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
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
恭喜发财, 新年快樂! Chinese New Year is here! The most cherished and celebrated holiday of our wonderful Chinese culture. In honor of this day and the year of the Horse, I’d … Read more Turnip Cakes
Dumplings are a freezer staple for me. It’s rare that you’ll find my freezer void of frozen dumplings…they are usually sitting there waiting to be boiled and then … Read more SHRIMP, PORK & CHINESE LEEK DUMPLINGS
Just like my ice cream maker, this clay pot is the start to a new culinary addiction – it is the start to all my baked rice dishes … Read more Mushroom Shiso Clay Pot Rice
There’s nothing better than recipe, passed down from families to their younger generations. I got this recipe from spending one afternoon at my grandma’s place while my Aunt … Read more Vietnamese Lemongrass Pork
During my last trip to LA my Aunt Bo whipped up an amazing chicken pho that I just HAD to replicate and share with my roommates in New … Read more Chicken Pho
I’ve had a serious case of “writer’s block” in the kitchen, which clearly has resulted in a lack of updates. I don’t know why it’s been such a … Read more Braised Pork Belly
Up until this weekend, I always thought that fried rice was one of those dishes where you chop up some vegetables and throw in a whole bunch of … Read more Chiu Chou Fried Rice
During my short visit to LA I made plans with my best-est cousin Mitzi, my two aunts and my grandmother to make White Water Dumplings (白水角). But to … Read more WHITE WATER DUMPLINGS (白水角)
Elaine is the unofficial roommate, the “Joey” of our group, and she comes and goes as she pleases while providing us with a daily dose of D-list celebrity … Read more Vietnamese Summer Rolls
