Adventures in a Chinese- American Kitchen
Author: annathetwinkie
As promised, I'm back with a recipe today! This morning, we went to the wet market and found... Cod head! I've roasted salmon head and literally can't resist it in restaurants, but this is something new. I HAD to try it. It's simple and SOOOO delicious! So, let's get roasting! Ingredients 1/2 large cod head (around … Continue reading Oven Roasted Cod Head
Hi!! I'm back! On Monday, I shared my very happy National Day hanging out at K11. While that was great, it was missing some food. Well, I fixed that today. Let's get going! Da Dong (大董) A few weeks ago, I was doing "some research on Columbia" when I somehow found myself looking at an … Continue reading Da Dong at IFC: Peking Duck… with Caviar?
Hi!! I've switched to posting every two weeks, but this week's special. First, I've "completed" supplements for my three target schools- FINALLY! More importantly, it's National Day! I get the ENTIRE week off. So, this week, I'm stepping away from schoolwork into Shanghai- Starting today. Let's get going! K11 Shanghai has an amazing art scene, … Continue reading Happy National Day!
Hi!! Guess what? It's officially fall! While I hate the colder weather and rain, hairy crabs, yellow croaker and pomelo make everything better. Also, Mid Autumn Festival is tomorrow and I get the day off! I'd been waiting to have a nice brunch since summer. What a perfect opportunity?! So, let's get going! Tang Palace … Continue reading Brunch at Tang Palace (Himalaya Plaza)
Hi!! I'm back today with something different today. Food adventures and recipes are great, but it's fun to switch things up once in a while. As for life, it's been pretty hectic. The good news is that college essays are finally starting to come along. Well, back to the food. "Chinese" cuisine is incredibly diverse … Continue reading 5 Chinese Kitchen Essentials
Hi!! I know I'm late again, but this time it's intentional. Senior year is starting to kick into high gear, and weekly food adventures just aren't going to happen 😦 Anyways, yesterday was a really special one. Amy, my friend who's at Northwestern, just came back from a summer exchange program in Germany! Given how … Continue reading Tsukiji Aosora Sandiame Pt.2: The Moller Villa Location
Hi!!! I know it's been a while, but I'm back and definitely haven't been lazing around. Since last post, I've visited two colleges, finished my internship at Sidechef 😦 and really got busy on those college apps. Well, with that said, it's time to get back to Cultural Shanghai! This week, I finally get to … Continue reading Cultural Shanghai Pt.3: Hu Xin Teahouse
Hi!! As promised, I'm back to share our epic Hangzhou eats. So, let's get going! Normally, nice dinner in Hangzhou mean a stop at 山外山 (shan wai shan) for some unforgettable fish head soup or the centuries old lakeside classic 楼外楼 (lou wai lou). Well, our hosts went far above and beyond and treated us … Continue reading Hangzhou pt 2: Feast at 龙井草堂
Hi!!! Last week, I said for the second time that I'd go to that historic teahouse, and guess what, I didn't go... again. Well, my family ended up going somewhere with better tea and much better scenery. Yep, Hanghou, home of Longjing tea. Unfortunately, tea season ended late April, but we didn't miss out on … Continue reading Quick Trip to Hangzhou Pt. 1: The Views!!! （杭州印象）
Hi!!! I'm back, but not with another installment of Cultural Shanghai. Remember last post when I said it's been all about the duck lately? Well, it's really been all about the duck. So, guess what, I decided to go get some duck. Not just any duck- Crispy skinned Roast Duck There are literally hundreds of … Continue reading 花悦庭：Fine Cantonese Cuisine
The Red-braised Twinkie 