travel: street food of lijiang

March 13, 2012
travel: street food of Lijiang

We started our Yunnan Province vacation on a sunny day starting from Hong Kong. Two plane rides, three airports, and some $12 airport coffee later, we finally arrive at Lijiang just in time for an amber sunset.

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egg me on – coconut lime cake w peanut dust

March 9, 2012
Coconut Lime Cake w Peanut Dust

When the farm stand where I get my eggs ran a special—three dozen at seventy five cents off per carton—I couldn’t resist. I usually get two dozen per week, so another dozen would just lead to some new baking adventures.

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when am I? – five-spice plum cake

March 2, 2012
Five-Spice Plum Cake

It’s March already? How can this possibly be March when the last time I saw snow on the ground in NYC was back in October? This weather pattern is out of whack.

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turning japanese – individual matcha sesame cheesecake

February 24, 2012
Individual Matcha Sesame Cheesecake

I adore sushi and all the food that Japan has to offer. Besides dining out in Japanese restaurants, I’m always eager to cook up something at home. Part of the fun is shopping at a Japanese market: in my case, Sunrise Mart in the East Village. Though not a big store, it’s packed with everything [...]

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do not try this at home – bocuse d’or USA

February 21, 2012
Bocuse d'Or USA

For marathoners, it’s the Olympic race. For serious writers, it’s the Nobel Prize. For chefs, it’s the Bocuse d’Or. In 26 year history of the competition, no America team has ever won the coveted honor. In order to compete in this international arena, you have to first win a national competition. Last month, thanks to KitchenAid, [...]

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part-time lover – nutcrackle

February 17, 2012
Nutcrackle - chewy nutella cookies

Nutella is like George Clooney. Every time you mention either one, people swoon. No one seems to say a negative word about them.

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espresso your love – coffee mousse and geleé

February 10, 2012
Coffee Mousse and Geleé

Cupid’s day is soon upon us, and the city again is drowning in reds, pinks, ribbons, hearts, sprinkles, sparkles—and saccharine sentiment overload.

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event: Chinese New Year Potluck in NYC

February 7, 2012
event/nyc: Chinese New Year Potluck in NYC

A vision of red came alive as Jackie and I, Team Tiger Beer, volunteers, and M transformed an empty gallery space into a Chinese New Year celebration. Everything came together as the first guests arrived.

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event: nyc year of the dragon – chinese new year potluck

January 31, 2012
event/nyc: Chinese New Year Potluck

It’s been a little over a week since we welcomed the Year of the Dragon—and Chinese New Year doesn’t stop at one day—it actually goes on for 15. The last day is the Lantern Festival, when traditionally children carry lanterns that night to the local temple.

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tea for two — ginger-lime coconut scones

January 27, 2012
Ginger-Lime Coconut Scones

The hardest thing about returning from a vacation is focusing on everyday life when your thoughts are on a different continent. It took almost two weeks to snap back into reality. Of course, sorting hundreds of photos I had taken during the trip didn’t help a bit with the re-entry.

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travel: high tea at four seasons

January 24, 2012
High Tea at Four Seasons

Hong Kong might once again be part of China, but there are still traces of British customs left over from colonial days. Ask locals about high tea and they will present you with a long list of places to enjoy this tradition.

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