I first tried tofu after I moved to China. Even though I am not a vegetarian, since then I’ve been eating less meat and have been feeling healthier. Seeing the benefits of eating less meat and substituting it with tofu, I decided to learn how to make tofu by myself. I...
As my time to leave China approaches, I have been scrambling to learn how to make the dishes that I know for sure I will be missing after I’m gone. Steamed shitake mushroom vegetable buns are among the first on my list. Warm, soft, and nutritious, the bao buns have...
The Eight Treasures Congee is classic Chinese comfort food, usually served for breakfast. Made of variety of whole grains, naturally sweetened with jujubes, it is very tasty and keeps you feeling full and energized well past lunchtime. It is a great choice of...
Back home breakfast for me was whatever I was able to find in the fridge; Leftover pizza, quick oatmeal, or I’d skip breakfast entirely. A cup of coffee would suppress appetite and soon it was already lunchtime. I often skipped breakfast. However, living in China and...
Hong Kong Milk Tea is one of the most popular drinks in Hong Kong (HK) and can literally be found on every block. It is made of strong black tea with the addition of evaporated and condensed milk. The condensed milk adds a dash of sweetness and makes it all the more...