A vacuum with the capabilities of a Dyson with a quarter of the price! I am excited to be sharing a little bit about the Belife S11 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner—a convergence of technology and ergonomic design that revolutionizes cleaning. I have been cleaning...
Yangzhou Fried Rice Recipe
Yangzhou fried rice from Jiangsu Province is the most famous variety of fried rice in China. This Yangzhou Fried Rice recipe has all the good stuff - pork, chicken, shrimp and so much more! A really special, special fried rice. Why This Yangzhou Fried Rice Recipe Is...
Food Styling and Photography: Gettin’ That Money Shot
Today I spent a half hour at one of my kids' favorite Italian restaurants called Gio's. It's run by four of the hottest brothers in town. Like SERIOUSLY HOT. All of them. But that's not the reason why we went there. I write a monthly column for a small community paper...
Lasting Freshness Containers Review and Giveaway
Good morning Steamy Kitchen! Today we are giving away the amazing Lasting Freshness containers. We love these containers because they come with a handheld vacuum that seals out the air, preventing food spoilage. Stop throwing away food and start saving money with...
Simple, Quick 10-Minute Vegetable Fried Rice Recipe
Making fried rice only takes 10 minutes, and with these basic rules, you’ll create tasty, light and aromatic fried rice every time. I’ll teach you the simple guidelines, and explain why these methods work. Using leftover, cold rice is key Tip: What if I don’t...
15 Lucky Foods For Chinese New Year
Hello friends! Welcome to the Spring Festival! It's that time of year again when red envelopes are exchanged and the aroma of traditional foods fills the home. If you know anything about Chinese New Year celebrations, you know it's also a time where every dish, every...
Chinese Clay Pot Rice Recipe
This Clay Pot Rice is slathered in a delicious homemade Chinese Sweet Soy Sauce. Everything is super-easy to make, the Chinese Pork Belly and Chinese Sausage cook in the same pot as the rice, so delicious! Why This Clay Pot Rice Is So Good Easy to make -...
Sweet and Sour Chicken
When Elise asked me to be a guest writer for Simply Recipes, we decided to take Chinese favorites and make them better, lighter and easier to cook at home. So, I grabbed a take-out menu from the local Chinese restaurant and I will be working my way around those...
Club Med Salsa Mexicana and Guacamole
(click on the above photo for a slideshow of 11 photos with food photography/styling commentary) While at Club Med Ixtapa, I ate more chips, salsa mexicana and guacamole than possible for a person my size. A big plate like this accompanied almost every single one of...
Mr.Steak Review and Giveaway
Forget going to a restaurant, Mr.Steak brings you the most delicious meats right to your door step! We tried one of Mr. Steak's curated boxes and here's our review. About Mr. Steak Our steaks are all sourced from ranches within a 250 miles radius Omaha,...