documenting my love of food
Fluffy. Warm. Indulgent. Decadent. Bananas Foster French Toast. I’m usually not a big french toast person, but this is seriously one of my favorite breakfast items of all time. The first time I had this was in a little brunch snuggery called The Duck and …
Let’s talk about daikon radishes! Daikon radishes (萝卜) are white radishes often used in Chinese cooking. They can be eaten raw, but are also often cooked into dishes. You might have heard of it being used in turnip cake, but today I wanted to introduce …
This Instant Pot Kabocha squash sticky rice porridge recipe is seriously so easy, healthy, and good that you could eat this for breakfast, dessert, or as a snack! I used to hate porridge as a kid. I thought it was gloopy, sticky, and indecisive. It …
I learned how to make this scrumptious treat during the one summer I lived in NYC. I was 19 and had never lived in a city alone without any family or friends. That summer, I remember wanting to celebrate my birthday with coworkers by making …
Chinese (Lunar) New Year is almost upon us and I thought I’d share this baked Sweet Rice Cake (Nian Gao 年糕) recipe. The traditional nian gao 年糕is typically steamed, but the baked version is much easier and potluck friendly! Although this delicious dessert is eaten …
I don’t tend to repeat recipes often, but I’ve made these arepas at least 4 times in the past 6 months because they are that addictive. I first heard of arepas on the tv show, Jane the Virgin, where the lovable main character would eat …
You’ve probably seen a version of this creamy green jalapeño sauce at a restaurant at some point in your life. The first time I’ve tried it, it was at a Venezuelan restaurant in a suburb of Boston (that has recently permanently closed). They served it …
I was 9 the first time I had rice krispie treats. It was at the local summer camp and campers were eagerly lining up with their dixie cups, waiting for the cool water to quench their thirst. As we were drinking (or pouring) the water …
Healthy, cheap, simple, and delicious — what more could you want in a dish? Oh, and did I mention it’s only 5-ingredients? Stir-fried tomato and egg is the first dish I ever learned how to cook with my dad. Don’t underestimate this hearty dish — with …