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A Guide to Traveling Iceland’s Ring Road in a Camper Van
Updated:View Post: A Guide to Traveling Iceland’s Ring Road in a Camper VanHi again Woks of Life Travel readers. We’re back with more about Iceland! Specifically…a guide on how to travel Iceland’s Ring Road in a camper van. Everything from choosing the right van rental company to practicalities like packing, meal planning,…
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Iceland Itinerary: A 10-Day Road Trip
Updated:View Post: Iceland Itinerary: A 10-Day Road TripHey Woks of Life Travel readers. I just got back from Iceland! My boyfriend Justin (Friend-Turned-Boyfriend. See here. Then eventually husband. See here.) and I went to Iceland for 10 days in March, driving the entire Ring Road in a camper…
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Red Curry Noodles with Chicken
Updated:View Post: Red Curry Noodles with ChickenThe star of these red curry noodles? Thai red curry paste. These little cans of magic can single-handedly pack a flavor punch in any meat, vegetable, or noodle dish you can dream up. That’s right, you can get that delightfully…
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Chairman Mao’s Red Braised Pork Belly
Updated:View Post: Chairman Mao’s Red Braised Pork BellyToday, I’m sharing a recipe for Chairman Mao’s Red Braised Pork Belly. While the recipe for Shanghai Braised Pork Belly is admired by many, I think it’s time to expand upon it. Many of you have inquired about adding aromatics…
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Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup: In an Instant Pot or On the Stove
Updated:View Post: Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup: In an Instant Pot or On the StoveToday, we are making Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup, a recipe that has long weighed on our minds. Since posting it in 2018, it has become one of our most popular, most cited recipes. Make it in an Instant Pot for…
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Red Curry Tofu (A Vegan Recipe!)
Updated:View Post: Red Curry Tofu (A Vegan Recipe!)This red curry tofu recipe was born of 1. conversations I have with people in my everyday life who tell me that when they look at our blog, they go directly to the “Quick and Easy” section and 2. the response…
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Spam Fried Rice
Updated:View Post: Spam Fried RiceYes, today we are serving up Spam Fried Rice. It’s a rare turn of events on a blog where our most illicit pork products are lard, and maybe bacon. But, the day has come… A Controversial (But Ultimately Tasty) Pork…
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Hawaiian Mac Salad
Updated:View Post: Hawaiian Mac SaladHawaiian Mac Salad is the cornerstone of a good “plate lunch,” i.e. a bed of rice, a scoop of mac salad, and a heaping serving of a meat dish like lau lau, kalua pork, or huli huli chicken. In other…
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8 Road to Hana Stops for the Perfect Day in Maui
Updated:View Post: 8 Road to Hana Stops for the Perfect Day in MauiThe Road to Hana. Without a doubt one of the top “attractions” on Maui, The Road to Hana is a winding, narrow, magical drive through some of the most scenic parts of the island. But whether you have an amazing…
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23 Things to Do in Maui
Updated:View Post: 23 Things to Do in MauiWe recently went to Maui! In short, an epic time was had by all (me, Sarah, and our cousins). And in full length, here are some of the things we did and some things you can do if you happen…
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Coconut Peanut Mochi (Nuo Mi Ci – 糯米糍)
Updated:View Post: Coconut Peanut Mochi (Nuo Mi Ci – 糯米糍)Asians love glutinous rice desserts, and one of the most recognizable is mochi. Gluten-Free, Vegan and just plain tasty, it’s no wonder that this Peanut Mochi with Coconut, or Nuo Mi Ci (糯米糍) is so popular. Many Mochi Variations Peanut…
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Spicy Stir-fried Rice Cakes
Updated:View Post: Spicy Stir-fried Rice CakesAs food bloggers, we’re constantly looking for new ideas for recipes. One of our best methods of gaining inspiration? Going out and trying new things to eat! That’s how I got the idea for today’s recipe: Spicy Stir-fried Rice Cakes.…
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Chinese Watercress Soup with Pork Ribs (Sai Yeung Choy Tong)
Updated:View Post: Chinese Watercress Soup with Pork Ribs (Sai Yeung Choy Tong)Chinese Watercress Soup with Pork Ribs was a staple at our house growing up. For me, picking wild watercress with my mom was my first memory of enjoying sai yeung choy tong (this is the Cantonese transliteration––it’s xī yáng cài…
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Chrysanthemum Tea Benefits (and How to Make It)
Updated:View Post: Chrysanthemum Tea Benefits (and How to Make It)This is less of a recipe and more of a PSA about some of the health benefits of Chinese chrysanthemum tea. I’m no expert or technically qualified to give health advice, but I was once a very very grumpy chrysanthemum…
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Chinese Braised Lamb Casserole, Hong-Kong Style
Updated:View Post: Chinese Braised Lamb Casserole, Hong-Kong StyleHong Kong Style Chinese Braised Lamb Casserole (zhi zhu yangrou bao, 枝竹羊肉煲 or foo jook yeung yuk bo in Cantonese), is a popular Cantonese dish perfect for the last few winter months. The subtle flavor of the casserole really lets…
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Hong Kong Style Shrimp Chow Mein Noodles
Updated:View Post: Hong Kong Style Shrimp Chow Mein NoodlesHong Kong-style Shrimp Chow Mein Noodles are a classic Chinatown favorite. Slightly crispy and chewy pan-fried noodles combine with umami flavors of shrimp, Shiitake mushrooms, fresh mung bean sprouts, and scallions––everything gets tossed into a hot wok, to get the…
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Our Top 19 Traditional Chinese Vegan Recipes
Updated:View Post: Our Top 19 Traditional Chinese Vegan RecipesHere on the blog we try to cater to a broad range of tastes and diets, but of course, there’s no denying that our family is solidly omnivorous with a carnivorous bent. Over the years, however, like many people, we’ve…
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Chinese Year of the Dog
Updated:View Post: Chinese Year of the Dog1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018, 2030 The Chinese Year of the Dog is the eleventh year of the 12-year-cycle of Chinese Zodiac animals, finishing in second-to-last place to the Heavenly Gate. The old Chinese story behind this was…
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