Travel. Eat. Cook.
The best dish to eat at a Brazilian BBQ isn’t the copious amounts of meat, but the scrumptious cheese balls, pão de queijo! These addictive cheesy delights are made of gluten-free tapioca flour resulting in a texture that is light and fluffy when baked. I’ve …
This year has been a strange one. Covid19 has caused the travel industry to come to a halt, and many restaurants had to shift to delivery and take-out in order to survive. Since we can’t travel overseas this year, I’ve decided to bring the world …
October brings about a shift in weather throughout the world. Whether it is spring in Australia and New Zealand, or autumn in the USA and Europe, or wet and muggy weather in Southeast Asia, we can all benefit from a dish that will spice us …
In my travels to China, I was inspired by so many incredible dishes from hole-in-the-wall cafes to fancy restaurants. This eggplant dish was something I had in a small restaurant in Hangzhou. It awoke my tastebuds with spicy, savory, and vinegary flavors. I just had …
When I traveled to China, I got to sample some amazing dishes that were basically free appetizers. This particular wood ear mushroom cold dish was crunchy, punchy and spicy, and whetted my appetite before the main dishes were rolled out. I’m not a huge mushroom …
Filled with the zest of lemongrass and cilantro, and the punch of shallots and garlic, these pork meatballs will take you on a tasty tour of Thailand through your tastebuds. You may dip them in Thai sweet chili sauce but they’re awesome on their own!
Known for its distinct zesty flavor, coriander, also known as cilantro, is an herb that people either love or hate. When I was a kid, I used to pick out all the coriander leaves on my plate, but my taste buds have thankfully evolved. This …
When I visited Kyoto, I went to a famous tofu restaurant, Togaden that specializes in soybeans prepared in a myriad of ways. There were much flashier tofu preparations but one humble side dish blew me away with its simple yet elegant flavor. It was the …
This is an incredibly easy dish to throw together for when you feel a little too lazy to cook! In less than 30 minutes from start to finish, you will have an amazingly delicious and nutritious dish to savor! Enjoy it with rice, cauliflower rice …
For beginner bakers, it may seem intimidating to make your own pie from scratch, but it’s actually really simple! You don’t even need fancy equipment (even though it really speeds things up!) to make the pastry dough. As someone who have made both pasta and …