Super Bowl is almost here–can’t wait to have everyone gather for the big game on the big screen (even if my favorite team didn’t make it to the big dance). When it comes to this family’s football feast, the menu… Continue reading…
recipe redux
Growing up, my parents would often entertain friends on the weekend, when my mom would practice her fancy cooking. My brother and I would benefit greatly from those parties–we’d wake up early the next morning and scamper downstairs to feast… Continue reading…
ethnic eats, vineyards, and more uni
After a picturesque (and dizzying) drive up the California coast on Highway 1 with a couple of stops along the way–San Simeon, Carmel, Monterey–we finally arrived in San Francisco on a cool, drizzly afternoon. We settled into our hotel, then… Continue reading…
a passion for peking
Foodie that I am, I’ve admitted here before that I’m not a huge fan of Asian food, most specifically Chinese. Thai is fine and I adore Japanese–in fact, sushi may be a contender for my last best meal. But, I… Continue reading…
what, me chinese?
As much as I enjoy cooking and eating a multitude of cuisines, I have to admit I’ve never been a big fan of most Asian food. Growing up, my parents would repeatedly joke that I must have been adopted–they could not understand… Continue reading…