Chinese New Year was a blast! For some reason I actually am usually apprehensive about CNY, mainly because I have to face up to a bunch of relatives who will usually comment on 1. my weight gain 2. why my kids are not achieving academically 3. why I am so busy (subtext of why … More Korean Japchae
So I do confess that despite my grumbling about all the tedious visiting we have to do for Chinese New Year, I have a sneaking liking for the festival’s non-stop feasting because that takes away half the conversation I need to make. The other up side is that it gives me a fantastic excuse … More Mandarin Orange Poke Cake
I am very very pleased with myself. In line with the whole Chinese New Year theme, I decided to try remaking a Chinese food all time favorite: dumplings or potstickers. I used to make dumplings all the time…kid #1 was an insatiable dumpling monster as a preschooler. In fact, to this day he waits … More Low Carb Chinese Potstickers
I am a comfort food junkie. There is something about a warm full belly that resonates with happiness and comfort food does just that for me. So after a truly busy week of lots of work and lots of Chinese New Year preparation, I was ready for my comfort food fix. I have confessed … More Black Bean Stew
Still Feeling Peckish 