Who would've thought that we'd still be working from home, while our toddler(s) are running around the house, in mid-November? It's been 8 crazy months of wfh as a result of this pandemic and my guess is it will go on for another year or so, given there has been another huge spike in cases. What ...
Air Fryer Char Siu / Chasu Recipe (Chinese BBQ Roast Pork)
If you've been to Chinatown (any Chinatown for that matter), you've witnessed hanging roast meats displayed in windows of restaurants. These roast meats are everything! Whether it's soy sauce chicken, crispy pork belly or barbecued roast pork, these delicacies have been prepared in distinct ways, ...
Chinese Steamed Fish Recipe (蒸鱼)
If you were raised in a Chinese household, you've had steamed whole fish! I've had countless steamed fish growing up, as my parents (who are both AH-MAZING home cooks), would often add it into the spread of dishes that they cook for dinner. It's also quite simple to make and a dish that likely ...
Pumpkin Soup Recipe (南瓜湯)
There's a menu item from Panera that I love, eaten either as a whole or paired with half a sandwich: their Autumn squash soup, among many others! While I'm going to miss summer and warmth from its sunrays dearly, Fall vegetables and the soups that I can make out of them keep me up and running while ...
Pumpkin Puree in the Instant Pot
Fall has officially arrived, which means it is pumpkin season! Who else eagerly anticipates the launch of pumpkin spice lattes? I know I do! 🙋 A family friend recently gave us a homegrown pumpkin (I believe it is an Italian stripe, but I can be wrong). It weighed over 8 lbs and was literally ...
