Adventures in a Chinese- American Kitchen
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
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）
