Summer months are great for seafood. I especially love lobster. Usually my parents will cooked it Cantonese style and sometimes just plain steaming it to retain the pure and fresh meat. But it’s good to switch things up once in a while and do a lobster salad or something. I was over at H’s a bit … More Mac and Cheese… with a Twist
Just giving some love to my favorite bakery in the city: Sugar Sweet Sunshine on the LES. I looooove their banana bread pudding. It’s how they hooked me in the first place. Their chocolate bomb is great for chocolate lovers but actually too sweet for me after a few bites. Other great pudding flavors include Chocolate Chip … More Friday Favorite Spotlight: Sugar Sweet Sunshine
Otto Enoteca Pizzeria is an Italian restaurant owned and operated by Mario Batali and Joe Bastianich. My friend K has been a huge lover and supporter of it for so many years now. She’s there probably every other week for their olive oil gelato dessert. As usual, I’m late to the game. I finally visited Otto’s this … More Finally A Date with Otto
Grass jelly is a common Asian dessert. To describe it, I would liken it to a jello that has a subtle herbal taste. This makes it a great addition to any number of other desserts since it won’t overpower them. You can usually find it paired with Asian drinks like milk tea, combined with fruits … More Not Your Mother’s Jello
I love the idea of incorporating tea into baked goods. The flavor it can impart takes the cookies/cakes/etc to a whole new level. I really enjoyed these green tea white chocolate chip cookies. It’s a nice twist to your classic chocolate chip childhood favorite. Ingredients: 2 cups flour 5 green tea bags, leaves grounded (I … More Green Tea White Chocolate Chip Cookies
I love reading memoirs. I find them fascinating because you’re seeing the world through the eyes of someone else. You get to go on this journey to uncover the “truth” about their life. With a well-written one, you see the writer at their greatest and at their worst. Fun Home in particular is interesting because … More A Visit Inside the Pages of “Fun Home” Leaves You Wanting More
