If you are into food, I bet you’ve heard of Heston Blumenthal, one of the most renowned British celeb chefs. Blumenthal owns The Fat Duck, which is among the five 3 Michelin stars restaurants in UK. Couple years after he opened The Fat Duck, Dinner by Heston Blumenthal was created. Dinner, today a 2 Michelin … [Read more…]
I’ve been living in Toronto for over four years. Toronto never lacks interesting restaurants, but if I were to describe Toronto’s food scene with one word, I’d probably say inclusive. You can easily find cuisines from all around the world scattered in different neighborhoods in this city. It is also not unusual to discover food … [Read more…]
Tang Yuan (汤圆 in Chinese) is one of my favorite Chinese dessert dishes. With tomorrow being Chinese New Year 2018, it’s probably a good time to share some a recipe of this traditional Chinese dish. Tang yuan is mainly made of glutinous rice flour and can be with our without filling. I like tang yuan … [Read more…]
I just heard that Farine, a popular bakery located in Shanghai, was shut down for investigation after one of the employees revealed that it has been using expired, even moldy flour. It is shocking because I quite enjoyed the croissants and other baked goods from Farine when I last visited it. The French owner of … [Read more…]
I know it looks so tempting, but don’t drool. My grandmother and my mom used to make breaded pork chops / tonkatsu when I was a child. The pork chops are seasoned, coated with bread crumbs and then fried until crispy and golden. Back home, we would like to serve it with what we call … [Read more…]
Warning: this post contains lots of ‘foodporns’ and will arouse your desire to eat! Last time when someone asked me to name one guilty pleasure, I answered without thinking: “eating lots of desserts!” I probably have 32 sweet teeth and I do crave for desserts often. However, I only allow myself to indulge in sweets … [Read more…]
I really like the creamy taste of Carbonara pasta. Normally pancetta is used in Carbonara pasta dishes. Pancetta is undoubtedly delicious, but it contains way too much fat in my opinion. So I decided to substitute lower fat back bacon for pancetta. The Carbonara is nevertheless scrumptious and filling. Ingredients (serves 1): 1 serving spaghetti … [Read more…]
Fusion food may be the future. This teriyaki chicken sandwich combines both Japanese and Western elements. The chicken patty in the middle is juicy, tender and flavorful. This healthy and easy to make sandwich is perfect for busy students (like me) and people who have little time to cook. Simply wrap it with a piece of aluminum … [Read more…]
I am actually obsessed with earl grey tea-infused baked goods. I find that adding earl grey tea bags into cupcakes or cheesecakes will level up the aroma. This time I tried to incorporate earl grey tea into scones. They turn out SO good. Love the subtle and unique taste! Try making them and you won’t … [Read more…]
It was actually surprising to learn that Dutch baby pancakes have nothing to do with Dutch…Anyways, I really like the texture of Dutch baby pancakes: fluffy and light on the edges, dense in the middle. You can load the pancake with any fruit you like, therefore not much sugar is required really. This low-fat version … [Read more…]