Travel. Eat. Cook.
The American South evokes a sense of charm, culture and nostalgia (albeit a complex history). My friend Kristin and her husband Russ visited Savannah a few years ago and picked this consummate Southern town because of its fascinating civil rights history and incredible food. So …
My friend Wuen is a really good cook and knows how to magically throw together dishes that not only look good but taste amazing as well! Oh a whim, she decided to roast a bunch of veggies with coconut oil and top it with a …
Tamsui, also called Danshui, is a coastal town located on the north of Taiwan. Because of its proximity to the center of Taipei, the seaside district is a popular spot for locals to have a mini getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city. …
Mustard greens or kai choy (in Cantonese) is often used in Chinese, Indian, Japanese and African cuisine. In Chinese cuisine, it’s normally eaten pickled but the fresh variety has a beautifully peppery flavor that adds another dimension to your dish. This mustard greens rice dish …
Happy Lunar New Year! Chinese Singaporeans and Malaysians celebrate by eating and serving several lucky dishes to usher in the new year. One of these snacks is the pineapple tart, which is a bite-sized butter pastry topped with pineapple jam. By eating and serving pineapple tarts, …
China is fast becoming a hot travel spot for visitors from all over the world and for first time visitors, it can be quite daunting to figure China out. Even though I’ve been there a couple of times, I still get surprised by random observations and experiences. …
This soup is ridiculously easy to make and is ridiculously delicious as well! My friend Dianne, the creator of this recipe, works full time and is a mom to three young active boys. She doesn’t have time to cook complicated meals so she threw together this soup one day and it …
Guangzhou, also known as Canton, is home to the world-famous Cantonese cuisine and is regarded as the food capital of China. To be honest, there aren’t many tourist attractions in Guangzhou and when people visit, it’s mainly for business purposes and/or to stuff their faces …
When I visited Bangkok with a friend, we stumbled upon a street vendor selling packets of stir-fried Thai basil pork with rice and a fried egg. We were starving after wandering around the city and the gorgeous dish was too good to pass up. The portion …
There are a plethora of articles about just how horrible flying has become, especially in economy class. The seats are getting smaller, the leg room is non-existent and fellow passengers are getting out of hand from stress and/or public intoxication. There’s enough negativity in the …