Adventures in a Chinese- American Kitchen
Author: annathetwinkie
I really wanted to do a sweet spin on the pancakes. Looking in the fridge, I found some absolutely amazing mulberries and durian just begging to be used. Hence, Violet Love- pancakes topped with home made durian frozen yogurt and mulberry syrup. While delicious, these two particular fruits are pretty difficult to find and quality … Continue reading Recipe Post: Violet Love
Ingredients Pancakes Easy Pancakes (adjust recipe to 1 serving) shredded mozzarella Tomato Relish 2 large, ripe tomatoes 1 tbsp salt 1 tbsp sugar Mustard powder, to taste 1/2 tsp baking soda dried oregano, to taste black pepper, to taste Garnish 6 quail eggs green onion, finely chopped Directions For the Relish (Start first) Peel and deseed … Continue reading Recipe Post: Sunny Side Up Pancakes
Hi!!! Another week gone. Honestly, the days just pass WAY too fast. AP season is in full swing- one down, 4 more to go. But... that's not what made last night's dinner so special. Why? I got a 35 on the ACT! More importantly, I'm DONE with standardized testing!!!! (APs don't count because they're not … Continue reading Tsukiji Aosora Sandaime (筑地青空三代目)
Hi!!! Last week, my mom went shopping and came back with an AMAZING cut of Jinhua ham. The ham itself was top notch, we didn't really know what to do with it. Luckily, our driver/foodie extrodinaire came to the rescue with this simple recipe. Let's get cooking Ingredients: 50-75g Jinhua ham 200-300g (1-2 sheets) of … Continue reading Steamed Tofu Skin with Ham and Bamboo Shoot (金华火腿蒸百叶和春笋)
Hi!!! Happy May Day!!! Here in China it's labor day so everyone got the day off. I know it's strange to post in the middle of the week, but, since we decided to take a food adventure, why not share. After all, who said good food was reserved for weekends. The adventure was pretty epic, … Continue reading Restaurant Review: Takumi Robatayaki at IFC (炉匠）
Hi!!! Today's a very special day- My MOM'S BIRTHDAY!!! Normally, birthdays = nice dinner, but she didn't feel like going out. Of course, that's no excuse to not to make her feel special and celebrate. How? Birthday Breakfast!!!) Blueberry biscotti trifle with a spinach, mushroom and mozzarella omelet. Sure, the trifle didn't quite turn … Continue reading Happy Birthday Mom!
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 (南京大牌檔) 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
The Red-braised Twinkie 