The Adirondacks is one of those places that, in its own way, is kind of mystical. Something about the sunlight, the way the trees reflect in the lakes and ponds, and the way the woods and the mountains absorb sound all make you feel like you’ve escaped somewhere. During the summer, the days are warm and sunny, […]
Seeking Love in Shanghai: The People’s Park Matchmaking Corner
I can’t remember when and how I came to know about the Matchmaking Corner (上海人民公园相亲角) in Shanghai’s People’s Park. This place came about ten years ago, when a few hobby matchmakers decided to meet, exchange photos, and set up dates for their acquaintances. Apparently their success rate was surprisingly high, and the word got around, […]
Somewhere In the Woods: Sequoia National Park
Hey guys! Sarah here, taking over where Kaitlin left off in our California road trip series. If you missed the first two posts, check out the first installment for Joshua trees and desert adventures, and the second post for an epic campfire Pho Ramen recipe (and a series of embarrassing family photos, taken circa 1997). When […]
Pho Ramen (Over a Campfire…Or Your Stove!)
When it comes to camping and cooking, we have a long and storied legacy–braised lamb shoulder, rice and beans, rotisserie chicken, fried fillets of large mouth bass, smoked turkey legs, apple cobbler–these are ALL things that we have cooked at one point or another, OVER A CAMPFIRE. Over the top? Perhaps. An epic good time? […]
Joshua Tree & Desert Adventures
It all began…with The History of the Eagles. I’ll pause to let all who are so inclined acknowledge that we’re lame and uncool, but yes, a few months back Sarah and I sat down on a night like any other night to watch the Eagles’ tell-all documentary on Netflix. Little did we know that this […]
China’s Dragon Boat Festival & Rice Dumplings Galore!
The Dragon Boat Festival, better known in Chinese as the Duan Wu Festival or Duānwǔ Jié (端午节) falls on Thursday, June 9, 2016 this year. It’s a three-day holiday in China, and always falls on the 5 day of the 5th month of the lunar calendar. I fondly remember my mother referring to it simply […]
Calling All Grill Masters – Memorial Day BBQ Recipes!
Memorial Day BBQs have always been events at our house to look forward to––sunshine, spring temperatures, the smell of fresh cut grass and yes, grilled. meats. Like many Americans across the country, we uncover our grill, check to make sure we have enough propane, dust off the lawn and deck furniture, and plan the menu. Grilled meats, salads, […]
Recap: Asian Pacific American Heritage Month at Macy’s
Well, I managed to make it through the Macy’s Asian Pacific American Heritage Month event without embarrassing myself! Much. It was awesome to meet Chef Katie Chin, who just released her new book of recipes inspired by her mother’s cooking. She shared four awesome recipes, including: Firecracker Shrimp, Spicy Beef Skewers, Potstickers, and Pineapple Fried […]