After our meal at Zampa, Angie and I decided to try the milkshakes at
Stand 24 East 12th Street, New York, NY 10003. I had recently heard they had some funky flavors. After finding out that the milkshakes were pre-mixed, we opted for just one to share and then ended up ordering [...]
Archive for June, 2009
Stand Up or Down?
Friday, June 12, 2009
Lavender Cupcakes with Lime Glaze
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Honestly, I hate lavender. There’s so few ingredients I don’t like but this is one. When my friend Fion requested lavender for her birthday, I got a bit nervous. I’ve never worked with lavender and since I dislike it, I wasn’t sure if I would be able to tell if my final product tasted right. [...]
Bionaturae Pasta
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Part of me can’t get over how expensive Bionaturae Pasta is. Sure it’s certified organic and 100% durum semolina, but I’ve seen it for up to $5 for a 16oz bag. Twice ever (in a span of maybe 18 months), I got it on sale for 2 for $5. I hate to admit how cheap [...]
Let’s Talk Taro
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
I think there are hundreds of types of taro but there’s basically two types used frequently in Chinese cooking. As far as I know, we just call them big taro and little taro (in Chinese), because one is big and one is small.
If you’ve never had taro, you can think of it as a potato [...]
Banh Mi Burgers
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Since I made the Carrot and Daikon Slaw, I’ve been anticipating a Banh Mi Sandwich, but when I started making dinner, I had a wild craving for some juicy red meat. The compromise was a Bahn Mi Burger. There’s no way that could be bad right? Not only was it not bad, Lon and I [...]
Fresh Farm Salad
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Mother nature must have intended on this salad since these goodies are ready at the same time. It’s young romaine, sugar snap peas, and strawberries, all picked at Lee Turkey Farm. I added some blue cheese (thank goodness cheese is an all year round thing) and drizzled balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Don’t forget kosher [...]
Lee Turkey Farm
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
While we were in New Jersey this weekend, my cousins took us to Lee Turkey Farm Lee Turkey Farm. It started as a turkey farm in 1868 but it’s a flourishing fruit and vegetable farm as well these days. You can swing by and pick up wonderfully fresh produce already picked for you, or you [...]
Fen Dzin Ro
Monday, June 8, 2009
Fen Dzin Ro, literally translated, is Powder Steamed Meat. I know it doesn’t sounds tasty, and this is not the most beautiful looking dish either, but it is such a crowd favorite. What’s even better is that this is a Chinese dish you can almost cheat. I was surprised when my mom showed me this [...]
