Asian Wrap and Roll Class on Craftsy

Asian Wrap and Roll Class on Craftsy

Yeah! We’ve launched! I’m so thrilled to announce the launch of my Asian Wrap and Roll cooking class on Craftsy. Have you heard of Craftsy? They have hundreds of online classes in quilting, sewing, knitting, cake decorating, art, photography, cooking and...
Giveaway: Panasonic Microwave

Giveaway: Panasonic Microwave

My Review: With the kitchen under remodel, we’ve been cooking outdoors on a camping stove, bbq grill, and this microwave.  Frankly, it’s been a life-saver. Without a real kitchen, I’ve had to rely on precision cooking in a microwave! The most used...
Giveaway: Original Rabbit Corkscrew

Giveaway: Original Rabbit Corkscrew

I used to work in the wine industry for 4 years when we lived in San Francisco. The funny thing is, all the wine snobs used their fancy wine “key” to open the wine in public when they had their friends over; but if you looked in their drawers, you’d...
Seared Salmon with Magical Butter Sauce

Seared Salmon with Magical Butter Sauce

A delicious pan seared salmon, with crispy edges, slathered in a sweet and savory butter sauce. This is such an easy recipe, only a handful of ingredient and a few minutes to make! Why This Pan Seared Salmon Is So Good 5-ingredient salmon recipe Microwave: butter +...
Giveaway: Vanilla Extract, Spices from Rodelle

Giveaway: Vanilla Extract, Spices from Rodelle

I am absolutely addicted to the Rodelle Sriracha Seasoning!!! We used in our Pad Thai Zoodles recipe – and WOW – such intense flavor. Their vanilla extract is amazing too. Top quality, 100% pure vanilla extract. ~jaden   Rodelle Pure Vanilla Extract...
Thai Grilled Shrimp with Black Pepper Sauce

Thai Grilled Shrimp with Black Pepper Sauce

Patience is what we’ve been practicing for the last two months in our house. Going into a major kitchen remodel is never a “fun” thing (well, except picking out wall colors, flooring options and kitchen bling), but I never expected a 2-week stall. So...
Giveaway: $50 Minted Holiday Cards

Giveaway: $50 Minted Holiday Cards

Minted is an online marketplace for beautifully designed cards, artwork, home decor by independent artists! What I love about Minted is their obsession with unique style and design. “Our purpose in life is to uncover exceptional design from all over the world...
Giveaway: Paderno 4-Blade Spiralizer #2 (yes another one!)

Giveaway: Paderno 4-Blade Spiralizer #2 (yes another one!)

This is why we love Paderno! We’re giving away a second unit…..you can enter in both giveaways 🙂   I feel so lucky to be able to give away a Paderno 4-Blade Vegetable Spiralizer to one of you!! I’ve written about the Spiralizer in a recent...
Giveaway: Gourmesso Coffee Capsules

Giveaway: Gourmesso Coffee Capsules

Do you own a Nespresso machine? I’ve had three Nespresso machines and have purchased machines to both my brother and mom. Unfortunately, they stopped using the Nespresso machines after a few months, telling me that the coffee capsules were too expensive! I...
Giveaway: Paderno 4-Blade Spiralizer #2 (yes another one!)

Giveaway: Paderno 4-Blade Spiralizer

I feel so lucky to be able to give away a Paderno 4-Blade Vegetable Spiralizer to one of you!! I’ve written about the Spiralizer in a recent recipe post Pad Thai Zoodles and also reviewed an older version (3-Blade) Paderno product in a video below. Where to find...
Pad Thai Zoodles Recipe

Pad Thai Zoodles Recipe

  Before I get into the recipe, I wanted to give you a quick peek at the Daytime TV studios where I tape cooking segments at. It’s a show that’s syndicated in nearly 200 markets in the US with hosts Cyndi Edwards and the incredibly funny Jerry...
Home Grown Star Anise

Home Grown Star Anise

A lovely reader sent a package of his homegrown star anise spice. Have you ever used star anise before? Normally, when I buy them at the Asian market, they look like they’ve been picked through – none of the “stars” even resemble stars. Upon...