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
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
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
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
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
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: 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
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
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
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
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
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? I personally think the art of hotpot is simply to have fun and enjoy the experience. As people gather around a steaming hotpot, everyone
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
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
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
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 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
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 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 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
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 Today we will be making the famous sweet and sour chicken. Sweet and sour chicken is a must for all Chinese restaurants and all
It’s valentines day once again, this is the perfect time to confess your love to that special someone…hope it goes well.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
CiCi Goes to Shen Yun! Food, Travel, Lifestyle Videos — Be happy and be CiCiLicious! Stay in touch with me! Hey there, I have the greatest gift on
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
Food, Travel, Lifestyle Videos — Be happy and be CiCiLicious! The New York Chocolate Show is the largest show completely dedicated to chocolate in the United States. Considered
Food, Travel, Lifestyle Videos — Be happy and be CiCiLicious! Turin is the European capital of Baroque. Which marks the city’s cultural flourishing (Palazzo Carignano, Piazza San Carlo –
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