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Chinese Roast Pork Belly

Chinese Roast Pork Belly

  I had to post this recipe ASAP because it’s just that good and so easy to make! Chinese roast pork belly is one of my favorite dishes to eat, but I always thought it was difficult to make. Crispy skin and succulent meat? How 

Roasted Lemongrass Chicken Thighs

Roasted Lemongrass Chicken Thighs

This has become my go-to dish when I want a twist to the usual roast chicken recipes. It’s a culmination of Southeast Asian flavors such as lemongrass, fish sauce and soy sauce, with the sweetness of honey and a dash of tart lemon. Enjoy with 

Spring into Anchorage

Spring into Anchorage

Late spring is the perfect time to travel, especially to places with colder climates like Alaska. The weather is starting to warm up, you’ll experience days that don’t get dark until after midnight, and hotel and car rental prices are much lower than in the peak 

Thai Pumpkin & Chicken Curry

Thai Pumpkin & Chicken Curry

There’s something comforting about a hot steaming bowl of Thai curry when the weather gets cooler. These curries are loaded with sweet, salty, spicy and fresh flavors that ignite your taste buds. Pumpkin in particular adds a kick of natural sweetness and lots of nutrition 

New Travel Articles on GPSmyCity App & Free Upgrade!

New Travel Articles on GPSmyCity App & Free Upgrade!

I’m excited to announce that two more of my articles will be featured in GPSmyCity, a travel app that turns your smartphone into a personal tour guide. These articles focus on the thing that is near and dear to my heart – food! Download my 

Escape to Nature in Singapore: Bollywood Veggies

Escape to Nature in Singapore: Bollywood Veggies

There are many places to go to escape the hustle and bustle of a cosmopolitan city like Singapore. The city-state prides itself as a “clean and green city” with more than 300 parks for everyone to get in touch with nature. Travelers would be most 

Roasted Turmeric Cauliflower

Roasted Turmeric Cauliflower

I have to confess, I’m not a huge cauliflower fan especially when it’s served raw or steamed without any other flavoring. However, a beachside café in Australia served up a roasted cauliflower dish that knocked my socks off! This may not be an exact recreation 

Napa Valley – More than Great Wine

Napa Valley – More than Great Wine

Fall is the perfect time to visit one of the prettiest places on earth – Napa Valley. The weather is beautifully mild, the leaves are changing colors to gorgeous shades of red and gold, and wineries are celebrating harvest season with parties and events. There’s 

Tuna Salad with a Zing

Tuna Salad with a Zing

Years ago, I used to go to a deli that made extremely flavorful tuna salads. You may eat it on its own or create a sandwich or a wrap with it. I don’t live in that city anymore so I dug deep into my taste 

A Gastronomic Journey through Shantou China

A Gastronomic Journey through Shantou China

When gourmands think of food destinations, cities like Puglia, Tokyo, Paris, Hong Kong and Singapore probably come to mind. However, if they open their minds (and taste buds), they will realize that they can visit so many deliciously underrated cities. Shantou, a city in the