As I mentioned in my previous post, recipes that use the imperial system measure many ingredients by weight instead of … [more]

This week I wanted to continue my Valentine’s dinner for two series.  So far, I’ve done truffle pasta, … [more]

Lotus leaves (荷葉) are the fresh leaves of the lotus picked from June to September and used after they are dried.  … [more]

Precise measurements can be vital to cooking and baking success.  In any recipe, quantities of ingredients may specified by mass … [more]

French desserts almost always have the most delicate textures, pleasant appearances, and attractive sounding names.  Before I actually traveled to … [more]

I noticed that there is a growing trend among chefs that includes using truffles to flavor their dishes.  Truffles are … [more]

There are a lot of vegetables that I remember hating as a child.  At that time, my mum could not … [more]

English was not my first language, and it was a challenge for me as the only Asian child growing up … [more]

I’ve always wondered exactly how Valentine’s Day became to be the one day of the year on February 14 … [more]

I have a full kitchen.  By that I mean that all my cupboards, drawers, shelves, and storage compartments are occupied … [more]

Although I grew up in a mainly Western community, I am very accustomed to Chinese cuisine and all its exotic … [more]