by Jaden | Aug 16, 2008 | Beef, Chinese New Year, Main Course, Recipes, Sauces/Condiments
Last week was my good friend’s birthday and like me, she popped out kids back to back, 16 months apart, which meant we both had the same momentary lapse of judgment. Date nights are rare events, not because we’re lame, married, boring people, but that...
by Jaden | May 27, 2008 | Appetizers/Bites, Asian, Chinese New Year, Recipes
Tat-tat-taaaat-tat-tat-taaaat-tat! That, my friends, is the beautiful sing-song sound of Chef Martin Yan’s cleaver as he chops bok choy. In fact, everything about Martin is musical, from the lyrical harmony of his Chinese accent (yes, it’s real – I...
by Jaden | Aug 28, 2007 | Beef, Cooking Tips, Main Course, Recipes
If you are a steak-lover, I hope that the title of this post + the luscious photo is enticing enough for you to read though the entire article. Because I promise you that it’s worth it. Even if you don’t eat steak, this is a must-read, as you can impress...
by Jaden | Mar 20, 2007 | Main Course, Recipes
Skirt steak is one of my favorite cuts of meat, it’s cheap, so full of flavor and perfect for grilling. At my local warehouse club store, BJ’s, they sell skirt steak for under $5 a pound. If you’re entertaining, this is a great way to feed a hungry...