It’s officially the holiday season and the end of 2021, and whew, we made it through the year. So here’s my version of a sweet breakfast fit for the holidays! I had an extra box of Mochiko flour in my pantry, and decided now was the time to make something…
It’s officially fall! For San Diego, our weather is all over the place right now – chilly mornings and evenings, warm during the day, and hot and dry winds too. This season is a great time to eat seasonal produce, which includes pears. Add some seasonal spices and walnuts, and…
It’s late summer here in San Diego, and even though it’s still hot during the day, the first touches of fall are upon us – the sun is starting to set earlier, there’s a coolness to the mornings and evenings, and I’ve already decorated my front door with a fall…
It’s starting to feel like summer here in San Diego! With warmer days ahead, now is a great time to break out a refreshing drink recipe. One of my favorite simple drinks to make is sparkling water with a squeeze of lime juice. The addition of mint was inspired by…
It’s officially spring time and the weather is getting warmer, so now is a great time to have a salad! But wait, you might be saying – salads are okay now? I know, I spend a lot of time talking about how warm and cooked foods are better for digestion…
When I think of San Diego, I think of one dish in particular – fish tacos! With the weather getting warmer and spring and summer approaching, here’s my take on the quintessential San Diego favorite. This dish uses one of the main principles of Chinese medicine cooking by incorporating the…
It’s officially the holiday season and the end of 2020, and what a year it’s been. If you’re like me, I think we could all use a warm and toasty hug in a mug. So here’s my version of a black sesame oat milk latte. This latte is a warm…
Let’s cut to the chase – there isn’t a long winded story about this dish. This is a meal that I actually make all the time. Baked salmon and vegetables is a go-to meal at my house – it’s tasty, filling, easy to make, and cooks on one baking sheet…
Many traditions and cultures have simple meals that also double as home food remedies for common illnesses. One of my favorite comfort-food-in-a-bowl meals is congee, or as my Cantonese family calls it, jook. It might look like a simple rice porridge, but it is easily customizable, easy to digest, and…
“Sour, sweet, bitter, pungent: all must be tasted.” – Chinese proverb It’s still summer time here in San Diego, and we’re in the middle of those few weeks of the year when it gets really hot and I wish I had air conditioning at my house! In the summer, Chinese…