It’s already the middle of November, which means it’s almost time for Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving is by far my favorite holiday to celebrate – no dealing with gifts, just spending time with family and friends and sharing a delicious meal. This butternut squash and roasted carrot soup would be a great…
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 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…
Happy February! It’s my birthday month, so you know what that means – it’s time for a recipe featuring noodles and chicken! In Chinese culture, long noodles are traditionally served at birthdays and banquets to symbolize longevity and a long and healthy life. My family has a tradition where you…
Happy New Year! This is a friendly reminder that it is still winter time, so now is still a great time to eat warm foods for breakfast. So let’s kick off 2021 with a breakfast recipe! Cold mornings call for warm breakfast, not smoothies or ice cold drinks. In Chinese…
Well, Thanksgiving is going to look different this year. Even though we’re all staying local and close to home, we can still take the time to give thanks and enjoy a meal with loved ones. I came up with this salad based on what I had on hand at home.…
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…