Adventures in a Chinese- American Kitchen
Category: Chinese
HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR!!!!! It's the year of the Pig! While every new year's is special, the year of the pig is especially important. It's the last animal on the zodiac rotation, so we'll really get a fresh start after a very tumultuous 11 years. Why is the pig last? Well, according to legend, the … Continue reading Happy Year of the Pig!!!
Hi!!! I'm back this week with a new recipe for one of my favorite delicacies- Tea Eggs! While tea eggs are ubiquitous and seemingly simple, finding a good, flavorful tea egg is like searching for a needle in the haystack. But... before getting into the recipe- I went to Tsukiji for the third time last … Continue reading Recipe Post: Tea Eggs
As promised, I'm back with a very special restaurant review. My parents made reservations at Tang Court to celebrate the new opportunities I've been given. Tang Court Tang Court is a fine dining Cantonese restaurant on the 5th floor of the Langman hotel in Xintiandi. What makes it so special? This. For two years, it's … Continue reading Celebratory Lunch at Tang Court
Hi!!! I hope everyone enjoyed the pickled radish last week. This week we continue the pickling journey with something a bit more exotic: Chinese Lettuce Stems. Pickling lettuce stems aren't any more complicated than the Daikon, but there are a few tips to keep in mind: Choose stems that feel heavy for their size. … Continue reading Recipe Post: Pickled Chinese Lettuce Stems
Hi!!! Temperatures are finally dropping here in Shanghai. Honestly, it worries me that temperatures still go above 20C mid- November, but I'm not complaining. Traditionally, dropping temperatures mean the pickling jars come out. Greenhouse tech pretty much eliminates the need; however, pickles are delicious no matter what time of year. In the spirit of the … Continue reading Recipe Post: Sweet Pickled Daikon
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!!! 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!!! 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!! As promised, I'm back with another installment of Cultural Shanghai. I know I said I would be going to a historic teahouse, but ..... I got a bit distracted browsing Lonely Planet.... and.... couldn't take my eyes off one restaurant in particular: 绿波廊 绿波廊 绿波廊 is THE restaurant in the Yu Garden food scene. … Continue reading Cultural Shanghai: 绿波廊 (Lu Bo Lang) The Restaurant of Dignitaries
Hi!!! Yesterday, I had some pretty insane crab ..... at a subway station. Well, there's a reason for that. Right after lunch, we were off to start a new series on the blog: Cultural Shangahai From the centuries old buildings on Waitan to hutongs, Shanghai is renowned for it's cultural history. I've always wanted to … Continue reading Cultural Shanghai: The (Not so) Sad Holocaust Story (上海犹太难民纪念馆）
