Adventures in a Chinese- American Kitchen
Author: annathetwinkie
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! (柚子- 明城大酒店）
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 (海森堡现代德国餐馆-长泰广场）
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
H!!! Vacation is over; the relatives left and it's time to get back to work. But... before school ramps up again, we decided to go on one more food adventure. Where? Well to the restaurant I've been waiting to try for the past three weeks Chao Fu Guan Chao Fu Guan is an upscale cantonese … Continue reading 580RMB for WHAT?! Dinner at Chao Fu Guan (潮府馆）
Hi!!! It's New Years Eve!!! This year is extra special because the grandparents are here!!! In Shanghai!!! Usually, we go over to Hunan, but since it's the one year anniversary of moving into our new house, everyone came to Shanghai to celebrate! So... on the 13th, my grandma, grandpa, uncle, aunt and little cousin flew … Continue reading Happy Chinese New Year! Full Menu
Hi!!! With winter in full swing and germs flying around, it's more important than ever to get vitamins and minerals in. It's also the time of year where nothing sounds better than a lazy bowl of soup. Well, this simple recipe accomplishes the best of both worlds. Lets cook! Stewed Cabbage and Tofu As promised, … Continue reading Recipe Post: Stewed Cabbage and Tofu
Hi!! I'm back with another recipe! This one is a favorite on my mom's side and it's not surprising why. Eggplant is chock full of vitamins and antioxidants. More importantly, it's practically a soft flavor sponge. Even better, unlike most other braises, braised eggplant doesn't take forever. While a perfect vegetarian dish, we usually add … Continue reading Braised Eggplant
The Red-braised Twinkie 