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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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Happy New Years! 22 Goals for 2022

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! So 2021 didn't exactly go as planned, but 2022 is here now. I think the pandemic has shown us that humans really are adaptable. Yesterday, I looked back at my 2021 New Years post. Many of the things that I was looking forward to did come to fruition. For example, I got … Continue reading Happy New Years! 22 Goals for 2022 →

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  • January 1, 2022
My 2021 Favourites

My 2021 Favourites

Hi!! Merry Christmas to everyone! I hope everyone had a wonderful time and stayed safe! Things were a bit complicated this year for my family, but I still managed to whip up something special. Behold: I spent hours planning this and admittedly might also have scored higher on my game theory exam, but it was … Continue reading My 2021 Favourites →

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  • December 28, 2021December 28, 2021

Wok Smoked Chicken Drumsticks

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. I didn't go home, but had a wonderful celebration with some discord friends The semester is OVER!!! Exams went okay... But to celebrate the end, I've decided to treat myself to something special. Smoked drumsticks!! Obviously I don't have a smoker, but I don't need one. My friend … Continue reading Wok Smoked Chicken Drumsticks →

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  • December 12, 2021

What I’m Thankful for 2021

Wow! It's Thanksgiving already! Ivan Denisovich said that the days pass quickly but the years pass slowly. Well, it seems that both pass way too quickly for my liking. BUT..... It's Thanksgiving, and there's plenty to be thankful for. Without further ado, here's a VERY abbreviated list of what I'm thankful for this year. Life's … Continue reading What I’m Thankful for 2021 →

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  • November 25, 2021November 23, 2021

Arlette Cookies

Hi! I know I'm a week late. There's been a tragedy in the family and it didn't seem appropriate to post. I thought I'd take a trip down memory lane this week and make a childhood favourite: Arlette cookies! When I visited Shanghai in the summer, it'd always be a treat to walk with my … Continue reading Arlette Cookies →

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  • November 7, 2021November 24, 2021

Sourdough Soda Bread

Hi!! As you've probably noticed, I'm posting more than usual. Classes have wound down assignments for midterms and my research work has wound down a bit. My friends have been on a sourdough kick lately. I was considering trying to make some of my own, but yeah... there's no way I'm putting the effort into … Continue reading Sourdough Soda Bread →

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  • October 17, 2021

Easy Shredded Chicken

Hi! Guess what I'm cooking today? That's right, more chicken! Are you tired of it yet 😉 Research is cool, but it's a LOT of the actual work is very mundane busywork. Some people listen to music to pass the time; I'm not a music person. I prefer having videos playing in the background. Well, … Continue reading Easy Shredded Chicken →

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  • October 10, 2021October 2, 2021

Salt Water Poached Chicken Thighs

Hi! It's already October! Classes are going very well- nothing too hard, just some assignments are disproportionately time consuming.... and of course.... more reading 😉 On the culinary front, I still have 15 or so pounds of chicken in the fridge, so let's dive in for more chicken! Salt water poached chicken or duck is … Continue reading Salt Water Poached Chicken Thighs →

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  • October 3, 2021September 23, 2021

Sour Milk Brigadeiros (Brazilian Fudge)

Hi! I'm back for again this week! I hope everyone had a chance to enjoy the glorious food porn compliments of Cobra PGH 😉 There's a special reason I'm posting the recipe today. September 29th is Food Waste Awareness day. Americans toss out enough food on a daily basis to feed entire nations. As a … Continue reading Sour Milk Brigadeiros (Brazilian Fudge) →

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  • September 29, 2021September 23, 2021

KBBQ with Kin at Cobra

Hi!! School is in full swing. I've had a midterm, research is ramping up, still reading.... However, all that's gone on pause this weekend. Why? My parent's are visiting! My little bro went off to uni last week and stopped by to see me along the way too! Of course, blood is more valuable than … Continue reading KBBQ with Kin at Cobra →

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  • September 26, 2021

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