Last week, I was in Asheville North Carolina with a few of my very favorite bloggers.  I do travel quite a bit,  so when I have a chance to invite along Diane and Todd of …

Many of you know that Japanese sake is made from rice, but did you know that premium artisan sake is done mostly by hand? Very little machinery is used, which is why this is a …

A beautiful Asian tropical salad with a pineapple “bowl” - canned longan, lychee, rambutan paired with some fresh tropical fruits.
Some of my favorite fruit come in cans. I’m not talking about tasteless, mushy pears or …

I know it’s a bit early to start thinking about Chinese New Year, but I wanted to start a week ahead and post several recipes that would make perfect dishes for the upcoming Chinese New …

photo of Bok Choy - so vibrant and tender!
I’m going to tell you to do something that is totally contrary to many Asian cookbooks out there. And yeah, it also flips my motto, “Hot Wokky, …

The trouble with food writers writing about their favorite things is that one of two things usually happens: Either the product runs out or the prices get jacked up. Sometimes with enough hype, both happen.
It …

These little fuzzy kiwi fruits are fussy to peel, because the skin is so incredibly thin, and a perfectly ripe kiwi is delicate to handle.
But it’s still one of my favorite tropical fruits, as I …

Beautiful Shrimp Fried Rice photo!
The first time I attempted to cook fried rice on my own, I was a teenager and my parents and little brother were on vacation. I stayed home to attend summer …