Adventures in a Chinese- American Kitchen
Hi!!! I'm back. It's only been a week or so since my last post, but I've been so busy that it feels like forever. Basically, it's crunch time for AP exams. Last week it was a Calc test, English paper, Capstone presentation prep ( the official one is in 2 weeks) and Econ mock and … Continue reading Nanjing Impressions at Lianyang Plaza
Hi!!! Exciting news- my articles are on Sidechef!, Check them out: Best Budget Dinners; How to - pick a ripe avocado, tell if flour or eggs are still usable; 5 Skills Chef Must Master; Meal Planning on a Budget. I can't wait to start full time in the summer! Speaking of summer, it's really heating up … Continue reading Cool Cocktails
Although Shanghai is and always will be my home, I spent the first 11 years of my life in Memphis. I didn't appreciate the mosquitoes or music (am I the only one), but I sure loved the obligatory gallons of sweet tea and lemonade. Turns out, the adults got to add another dimension- a generous … Continue reading Recipe Post: Spiked Sweet Tea
It's customary to have a drink and a little something sweet after a great meal. However, sometimes, there's not always room for both. Luckily, this decadent drink brings the best of both worlds! The secret to the divine richness is the spiced almond milk. Almond milk provides a creamy taste without the sugars and fats … Continue reading Recipe Post: Creamy Spiced Almond Cooler
Summer is all about parties, and this bright bubbler will get any party going. I tested it out at the New Year's party a while back and the moms couldn't get enough of it. Even though it was literally snowing outside, everyone wanted a taste of summer! This simple sparkler combines the bright acidity of … Continue reading Lemon Merengue Magic
I can't believe it's already April! While the nice weather and beautiful flowers definitely brighten the day (literally) April also means..... 2 weeks until the ACT and 1 month until APs!!!!! Anyways, before all that madness kicks in for good, it's spring break. So for today, let's relax and take a nice relaxing drink. What … Continue reading Egg White “Nitro Brew”
Hi!!! What a week! First, I'm officially on the SideChef team as a remote writer! I completed my first assignment and couldn't be happier. Even better, my paper took third at National History Day China yesterday (still 1 place away from qualifying for worlds... but.. oh well, I'm happy). With this kind of news, we … Continue reading Celebration Time: YuZu at Supreme Tower!
Hi!!! I can't believe it's already been a week! Job update: I'm hired! ... well... as a remote uploader until the summer. (decision still pending for now). I'll be responsible uploading some recipes to their website each week, which I can't wait to get started on. However, the increased workload means that the blog may … Continue reading Haxnbauer- Pt. 2 @ Changtai plaza
Hi!!! I'm back with some VERY exciting news!!! Last Friday, I had a very successful interview to be an Adventurous Foodie at SideChef. If I get the position, I'll get to spend pretty much every break researching recipes, writing articles, meeting foodies and promoting an AMAZING startup that will change the way we cook and … Continue reading I’m Getting a Job!!!!!
Hi!!! I decided to take a bit of a blogging break last week, but I'm back now to with another review! Kuramoto Kuramoto is the newest, and well appreciated, addition to the increasingly stale Thumb Plaza food scene. Thumb plaza already had two, very sub par, Japanese restaurants as well as a sushi express (also … Continue reading Restaurant Review: Kuramoto Thumb Plaza
