Travel. Eat. Cook.
Situated in the north-east coast of Spain, Barcelona is the capital of Catalunya that has its own unique culture, cuisine, and traditions. First-time visitors to Barcelona will be blown by the spectacular architecture, dynamic atmosphere, vibrant and friendly locals, and mouth-watering and delectable food. My …
The flavorful broth of pho ga (chicken pho) is the result of hours of simmering chicken bones with a bunch of spices and aromatics. My recipe is adapted from Viet World Kitchen which creates a beautifully authentic bowl of pho. You’re supposed to roast an …
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 …
Normally I’m a huge proponent of solo travel. You can go wherever you like, and eat whenever and whatever you want. But when it comes to Spain, it’s much more fun for your stomach if you go with a group of friends. There are numerous …
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 …
Shanghai may be known for its glitzy Pudong district or the elegance of the Bund, but look a tad further and there are many other neighborhoods you can explore in this fascinating city. Minhang, a residential district, is only a 20 to 30 minute taxi …
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!
Located in eastern part of China in the Zhejiang province, Hangzhou is the perfect place for a relaxing three day visit on a multi-city itinerary. Just an hour away from Shanghai by high-speed train, this mid-sized city (for China’s standards!) is a peaceful escape from …
My gorgeous and brilliant friend Leah created a breakfast dish that beautifully combines her Southern roots with inspiration from her travels abroad. When I recreated her dish at home, I lacked the Ethiopian spice, berbere, which gave her dish that extra wonderful kick. Instead of …