Cinderella’s Shoes Shaped Duck Dumplings
Plenty of stories are told around dining tables and food that unite us. As a Chinese-American, oftentimes the magic element that brings us together is dumplings. Since I was a
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Tom Yum Soup, Travel to Thailand with a 10 Minutes Recipe
The daily Thai table is traditionally laden with dishes. But when I grew up Thailand, the center of attention when we went out was always the pot of steaming hot
Minced Pork Thai Basil with Fried Egg Recipe, Pad Krapow Moo Sap
When I was growing up in Thailand, my stomach usually grumbled after a long day at elementary school. My favorite spot to grab something and to fill my tiny belly
Shirataki Fried Rice Recipe: Can it Achieve its Full Flavors with Only Half of the Calories?
While browsing chef Mie Okuda’s cookbook “Thinking of You,” I found an interesting recipe for Shirataki Fried Rice. It is supposed to taste like fried rice but with only half
Guilt-Free Tofu Brownie Recipe
Mie Okuda, the executive chef of Momokawa in Upper East Side of Manhattan, has created a series of healthy recipes to satisfy body, soul, and palate. “Enjoying foods is a
Chinese Steamed Scallops and a Secret I Never Thought I’d Tell
Over the last two years of filming a food show in different restaurants, there’s one question I always ask chefs: “Do you have any scallop dishes?” I’m sure people think
Miracle Noodles to Lose Weight: a Dream Comes True!
Spring is the season where everything awakens. For me it’s like a dream come true, because I’ve been dreaming about it all winter long. In my dream, I imagine walking
The Best Shoyu Ramen & Chasu Recipe, 12 Hours of Love and Patience
When I was in elementary school in Thailand, on a typical Friday at 12am the lights were all turned off at home, and everyone had gone to bed. Everything was
The Best Korean Fried Chicken Wings and Drumsticks Gluten Free Soy Garlic Sauce Recipe
What comes to mind when I say fried chicken? Fried chicken has always been one of my favorite comfort foods. I know what you are thinking, looking at my size,
Pad Thai Recipe: A Popular but Forgotten Dish!
Pad Thai: A Popular but Forgotten Dish! So, I am Chinese born, live in the US, but would you believe it, my first language was Thai? I am sure
Longevity Chinese Beef Noodle Soup Recipe for Chinese New Year
When I was in Taipei three years ago, I had the most memorable spicy red braised beef noodle soup at a hole in the wall place. The noodle shop had
How to Make Heart Shaped Chocolate Lollipop for Valentine’s Day
What comes to mind when I say Valentine’s Day? Some people automatically associate Valentine’s Day with pink and red roses and hearts, cupids, and lovebirds. My brain automatically conjures images
The Best Korean Kimchi Recipe
Esther grew up cooking with her grandma. Grandma taught Esther everything about food, including how to love every ingredient, appreciate and respect the process of making every dish. Esther believes
Chicken Wonton Soup Recipe
In ancient times wontons actually looked just like dumplings, but from the Tang Dynasty they became distinguished by two different names and their own characteristics. A wonton wrapper is
The Best Mapo Tofu Recipe
Mapo Tofu is a traditional Sichuan dish. It has a numbing sensation when you eat it. It’s spicy, hot and savory. It’s definitely my kind of good eats! According to
What’s the Art of Hot Pot? How to Eat Hot Pot?
What’s the art of hot pot? I personally think the art of hotpot is simply to have fun and enjoy the experience. As people gather around a steaming hotpot, everyone
7 Chinese Superfoods You Must Eat this Winter!
As the weather turns colder, instead of craving for fresh fruits and salads, my cravings for hot soups, stews, and teas grow excessively. But did you know this is normal
How to Fillet a Sea Bass & Douchi Stir Fry Fish
Today we are going to learn to fillet a whole fish, then cut the fillets into thin slices, and stir fry the fish with douchi. Douchi is a Chinese word
Crabs with Scallions and Ginger Recipe
Today let’s learn to cut and clean whole crabs then cook the crabs with scallions and gingers 蔥姜肉蟹! Last time, we talked about the health benefits of scallions, and this
What People Around the World Eat on Christmas
Christmas has always been one of my favorite holidays. Living in New York City, as much as I can’t stand the freezing weather, I love the Christmas spirit. The heartwarming
Chinese Stir Fry Beef with Scallions Recipe
Chinese Stir Fry Beef with Scallions Recipe Today we are going to cook stir fry beef with scallions. It’s called 蔥爆牛肉 in Chinese. Scallion is a very healthy ingredient. It
Stir Fry Singapore Noodles Recipe with Shrimps and BBQ Pork
Singapore Noodles Recipe Today we are going to cook something very special. It’s stir fry Singapore Rice Noodles. It’s so savory and has a taste of curry. Chef Luo
Chinese Stir Fry Shrimps with Mushrooms Recipe
Chinese Stir Fry Shrimps with Mushrooms Today let’s cook stir fry shrimps with mushrooms. In Chinese, it’s called 油爆蝦仁. It’s a traditional Cantonese dish. I’m sure you are going to
Stir Fry Beef and Broccoli Recipe
Stir Fry Beef and Broccoli Recipe Ingredients 1/2 pound lean beef 1/2 pound of broccoli A bit of carrot, ginger, scallions Marinade: A dash of salt and sugar 1 /2
Chinese Seafood Hot and Sour Soup Recipe
Seafood Hot and Sour Soup Recipe Hot and sour soup is a very interesting Chinese soup. It can be found in all Chinese restaurants, but why not make this
Chinese Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe
Chinese Sweet and Sour Chicken Today we will be making the famous sweet and sour chicken. Sweet and sour chicken is a must for all Chinese restaurants and all
How to Confess Your Love on Valentines Day
It’s valentines day once again, this is the perfect time to confess your love to that special someone…hope it goes well.
Top Things to Do in Puerto Rico
Here’s something interesting. Did you know that Although Puerto Rico is not a state in the US, but it’s a commonwealth of the US, and Puerto Ricans are all US
Aerial Shots of Vilnius and Trakai Castle in Lithuania with CiCi Li
Vilnius is the capital of Lithuania. Although Vilnius is often called a baroque city, here you will find some buildings of gothic, renaissance, and other styles. Like the narrow, curved
Crazy Aerobatic by Jurgis Kairys with CiCi Li in Lithuania
Jurgis is the most renowned Lithuanian aviator. He has won the bronze in unlimited freestyle aviation in the 2011 FAI World Aerobatic Championship. He’s performing an aerobatics air show just
CiCi Li’s Mystic Connecticut Trip
Mystic! That’s an interesting name isn’t it? It’s about a 2-hour drive along the coast from New York. And Mystic is a nice place to be, relax, and enjoy
Super Fun Things to Do in St. Petersburg Russia with CiCi Li, Part 2
What we see is a representation illustrating the time and culture of Peter the Great’s life. And all embellished with dancing and singing interludes. I think this is truly
Super Fun Things to Do in St. Petersburg, Russia with CiCi Li, Part 1
Today, we are broadening our horizons regarding a country that once was Europe’s finest. This is the first part of two episodes uncovering St. Petersburg. Even though I have discovered
The Ideal Chinese Girl
In China there is a popular term called ‘bai fu mei’ which literally translates to white, rich and beautiful. This is what Chinese women aspire to become. In this
How to Order Food in Chinese Restaurants
In this episode CiCi is joined by Ben Hedges, the host of Learn Chinese Now to go over some essential Mandarin Chinese vocabulary for ordering food in Chinese restaurants. Ben
Celebrating Falun Dafa’s 20th Anniversary
Today, I’d like to introduce you to an ancient Chinese meditation called Falun Dafa or Falun Gong. They believe in truthfulness, compassion, and tolerance, which is the essence of traditional
Amazing Scallops Recipe with CiCi Li and Chef Jason! CiCiLicious Vlog #77
Food, Travel, Lifestyle Videos — Be happy and be CiCiLicious! I don’t know about you, but I really love scallops. Today let’s learn how to make amazing pan seared scallops
Taste Authentic Italian Food with CiCi Li at Home of Cesarine!
Taste the Italian Food Cesarine of at Home!! Thanks to Home Food, I was able to learn and make traditional Italian pasta from scratch. The learning experience was super interactive
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The Coolest White Truffle Hunting in Alba, Italy with CiCi Li
Truffle Hunting is a very exciting experience. A white truffle hunter is accompanied by….. a dog! In fact, white truffles only grow in the ground, so only a dog’s