If you grew up in a Chinese household like I did, you're probably very familiar with herbal soups and medicinal teas whose aromas are so powerful that they can fill up an entire home AND linger for some time. Oddly, I've always delighted myself in herbal soups and teas, and quite enjoy the ...
How to Make Pumpkin Puree in 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 ...
Instant Pot Pho Ga Recipe (Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Soup)
As I've mentioned in my Healthier Fried Chicken post, I was born and raised in Two Bridges, a neighborhood nestled in the Lower East Side (LES) of Manhattan, New York. During the early 90's, I recall my mother taking my sister and I to this Vietnamese restaurant on Pike Street that could have ...
