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    • Soups and Appetizers
      • Yellow Croaker and Clover soup (黄鱼草头汤)
      • Bone Soup 骨头汤
      • Duck soup (老鸭汤)
      • Oxtail Soup (牛尾骨汤)
      • Salted Duck Eggs (咸鸭蛋)
      • Quick Chinese-style Pickled Daikon (泡萝卜)
      • Turtle Soup (甲鱼汤)
      • Fishhead Soup (鱼头汤)
      • Recipe Post: Pickled Chinese Lettuce Stems
      • Recipe Post: Sweet Pickled Daikon
      • Recipe Post: Stewed Cabbage and Tofu
      • Fat Choy with Mushroom and Bamboo Shoots
      • Egg dumplings (蛋饺)
      • Julienned Potatoes (土豆丝)
      • Recipe Post: Marinated Beef
      • Recipe Post: Rich Fugu Broth
      • Recipe Post: Upgraded Singapore Style Bone Tea (Bak Kut Teh)
      • Recipe Post: Snakehead Fish Soup
    • Meats
      • Braised Lamb
      • Red Braised Pork (红烧肉)
      • Steamed Short Ribs
      • Recipe Post: Steamed Pork Trotters (香蒸猪蹄)
      • Recipe Post: Steamed Pork Trotters (香蒸猪蹄)
      • Braised Ham Hock with Pickled Mustard Greens
      • Oven Roasted Cod Head
      • Beer Marinated Roast Squab
      • Fireball Shrimp
      • Grilled Blue Crabs
      • Recipe: Dry Wok Chicken (干锅鸡)
      • Recipe: Stir Fried Peppers with Pork (辣椒炒肉)
    • Breakfast
      • Epic Kitchen Hack and Sweet Potato Tortilla Española
      • Healthy Breakfast Pizza
      • Mung bean Sweet potato Porridge
      • Pumpkin Pancakes (南瓜饼)
      • Perfect Chinese Steamed Egg
      • Recipe Post: Sunny Side Up Pancakes
      • Recipe Post: Violet Love
      • French Toast Sandwich
      • Homemade Yogurt (手工酸奶)
      • Perfect Chinese Steamed Egg
      • Amazing Protein Bars
      • Happy Birthday Mom! Blueberry Muffin French Toast
      • Ridiculous Bread Pudding
    • Drinks
      • Recipe Post: Beer Latte
      • Recipe Post: Creamy Spiced Almond Cooler
      • Recipe Post: Spiked Sweet Tea
      • Egg White “Nitro Brew”
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Pittsburgh Adventure v.3: The National Aviary

Pittsburgh Adventure v.3: The National Aviary

Time for the third installment of my Pittsburgh Adventures! As promised, I went to the National Aviary and on a scale of 1-10, it's at least a 12. This adventure is extra special since it's my first time on Pittsburg Public Transport. I've ranted about my dislike of busses, but guess what, I actually ENJOYED … Continue reading Pittsburgh Adventure v.3: The National Aviary →

  • annathetwinkie
  • September 15, 2019
Pumpkin Spice Hummus

Pumpkin Spice Hummus

I hope everyone's week is going well! Things are starting to get busy around here, but somehow I'm still relishing in the free time. Today, I finished a networking event and realized I had NOTHING to do and a can of chickpeas in the fridge. Normally, cooking is for the weekends, but the opportunity was … Continue reading Pumpkin Spice Hummus →

  • annathetwinkie
  • September 10, 2019September 10, 2019
Eat Unique! Testing the Impossible Burger

Eat Unique! Testing the Impossible Burger

Hi!! I'm back with this week's adventure. I'll admit, there's not much of an adventure this week. I was going to check out the National Aviary, but my friend got sick 😦 Don't worry, I'll get there next week! While I didn't go on an actual adventure, I did go on a food adventure. Let's … Continue reading Eat Unique! Testing the Impossible Burger →

  • annathetwinkie
  • September 8, 2019
Pittsburgh Adventures II: Phipps Conservatory

Pittsburgh Adventures II: Phipps Conservatory

Hi!!! I hope everyone's had a great week and snacked on delicious protein bars! I finished my first week of classes. I knew college would be different from HS, but WOW! I was not prepared. To start, I have less than 1/2 the actual class time each day. What do I do with the remaining … Continue reading Pittsburgh Adventures II: Phipps Conservatory →

  • annathetwinkie
  • August 31, 2019August 31, 2019
Amazing Protein Bars

Amazing Protein Bars

Hi!!! I'm back with my first recipe! I technically didn't plan on really cooking until next semester, but I had a spark of inspiration I just couldn't pass up. Here's the scoop: I LOVE protein bars. Unfortunately, most are full of artificial ingredients and expensive. There are plenty of recipes online, but even those are … Continue reading Amazing Protein Bars →

  • annathetwinkie
  • August 28, 2019
First Pittsburg Adventure!

First Pittsburg Adventure!

Hi!!! I'm back as promised! This will be the first installment of a series I'm starting called Pittsburg Adventures. Pittsburg adventures? Let me explain! When I first started the college application process, I was pretty dead set on Columbia. My naive self thought I would get in and came up with a plan to explore … Continue reading First Pittsburg Adventure! →

  • annathetwinkie
  • August 25, 2019August 28, 2019
First Week Reflections: A Challenge

First Week Reflections: A Challenge

Hi! I'm back! I know everyone's probably expecting a delicious update, but there's something more serious I'd like to address: Privilege and Poverty I've always understood that I was privileged to say the least. We are by no means crazy rich, but I've never had to go without ANYTHING. If I wanted something, chances are, … Continue reading First Week Reflections: A Challenge →

  • annathetwinkie
  • August 24, 2019
Floor 2: A Taste of Pittsburgh

Floor 2: A Taste of Pittsburgh

As  promised, I'm back with the review I promised. Pittsburgh is a food city to say the least with incredible options from around the world. Of course, there's also the mainstays like Pirmanti's (actually only about 2 miles from campus!). However, since it is a celebratory dinner, we opted for something more upscale. A quick … Continue reading Floor 2: A Taste of Pittsburgh →

  • annathetwinkie
  • August 19, 2019August 29, 2019
College Life starts…… NOW!

College Life starts…… NOW!

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! →

  • annathetwinkie
  • August 18, 2019
Ridiculous Bread Pudding

Ridiculous Bread Pudding

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 →

  • annathetwinkie
  • July 22, 2019July 22, 2019

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