Adventures in a Chinese- American Kitchen
Author: annathetwinkie
I'm BACK!!!!! This summer's been one of the best. Admittedly, I didn't do much, so there isn't much of an update there. But, I got to really chill and squeeze in as much family/Shanghai time as possible before heading off to college. Speaking of college..... I MOVED IN!!!! Yep! I'm officially a Tartan! Everything went … Continue reading College Life starts…… NOW!
Hi!!! I guess vacations aren't exactly my thing because I'm back!!!! But today seriously deserves a post. My little bro's FINALLY back from summer camp! The tradition's always been to make him a special breakfast. Well, since I'll be off to college in only a few weeks ( I can't believe it either), I've decided … Continue reading Ridiculous Bread Pudding
Hi!! I know it's summer, but sometimes irresistible opportunities just come up. Case in point, I waltzed into the supermarket and found fugu! Fugu aka blowfish is an adventurous delicacy popular in Japan and parts of southern China. It's prized for its delicate flesh that resembles silk and collagen rich pouch that's contains a burst … Continue reading Recipe Post: Rich Fugu Broth
Hi!! I know I'm on break, but I'm so proud of this recipe I couldn't resist sharing it. But first.... I GRADUATED!!!! (officially) Well, onto the food! Bone broth is all the rage now. It's full of collage, vitamins and minerals, which makes it a practical miracle food for improving digestion, hair, skin and more. … Continue reading Recipe Post: Upgraded Singapore Style Bone Tea (Bak Kut Teh)
Guess what?! High school is OVER!!!!! Graduation isn't for another two weeks, but I'm done! Time for the longest summer EVER!! I honestly can't believe high school's over already. It's passed so quickly, and I must say, a lot smoother than the movies make it out to be. As usual, I will take a summer … Continue reading I’m DONE!!! Off for Summer
Hi!!! Today's the first Sunday in May, so.... Avengers Endgame came out not too long ago, but this holidays celebrates the real superheros. Here are three (of the infinite) reasons to celebrate moms. My mom is my world. I love celebrating birthdays and achievements, but none of them would be possible without the support. Actually, … Continue reading Breakfasts for Mom
Hi!!! I'm back as promised with a review of the restaurant where we celebrated my mom's birthday. My mom has been talking about coming back to this place since trying it last year with some of her girlfriends during restaurant week last year- except, we never got a chance. Well, what better place to take … Continue reading Restaurant Review: Sun Studio
Hi!! I'm back with an extra special recipe! It's my mom's birthday soon, and since I'll be in school for the actual special day, we decided to celebrate early. Of course, we booked a special dinner (review coming soon), but I felt mom deserved something more personal. My mom loves dessert- all day; we had … Continue reading Happy Birthday Mom! Blueberry Muffin French Toast
Hi!!! It's been WAYYY too long since I've done a recipe post. Well, that ends today! The next few posts will all feature delicious recipes. Well, let's get started ! Snakehead Fish Soup Snakehead fish is a predatory freshwater fish native to Africa and Asia. At 50 million years old, it's one of the oldest … Continue reading Recipe Post: Snakehead Fish Soup
As promised, I'm back to report on my amazing celebratory dinner! IT WAS AMAZING!!!!! Here's the scoop! Before heading out to dinner, we decided to explore the bund I mean, how could we just sit around with weather like this! Shanghai has really stepped up and I'll be really sad to leave 😦 Canton Table … Continue reading Celebration at Canton Table
