RECIPES

 When I was a kid, my parents took me to a small Sichuan restaurant in the neighborhood with some of their friends. One of them ordered a dish called “shui zhu niu rou,” which literally translates to "water-boiled beef."…
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Walking through the Shilin night market in Taipei, Taiwan, I felt like I was entering another world. Bright neon signs hung from buildings and countless food stores and carts lined the streets; loud, fast-paced pop music blasted in the…
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Stewed pork belly with glass noodles is the essence of Northeastern Chinese cuisine. It is one of the region’s four most popular stews. Due to the vast area and large population of Northeastern China, every family has its own…
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Like with people, every dish tells a story. Whether it is about the origin, legends, or nostalgic memories, you will be surprised what you could find out from a humble dish like Dry Stir-Fry Beef Chow Fun. If you…
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The Lantern Festival, celebrated on the 15th and last day of Chinese New Year, falls on February 19th this year. There are many legends about the origins of the festival. One of the most famous dates back to over…
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It's hot and humid outside, and our skin needs just a little extra attention and care. These five beauty recipes will do wonders for your skin, and will nourish you from inside out. All five are easy to make at home. Some of us will be able…
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To shoot one of The VIP Pass (a travel TV show) episodes, CiCi traveled to Mystic, a picturesque village in Connecticut.  Oyster Club Restaurant really impressed CiCi with their farm and sea to table philosophy, as well as a…
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I’m in the middle of Eileen’s Special Cheesecake’s kitchen setting up to interview a baker and business owner Eileen Avezzano. The humble sized bakery at 17 Cleveland Place is crowded with cake lovers from every corner of New York and, as…
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The swimsuit season is officially here and if you're looking for the flavorful and satisfying low carb, low cal dishes, you've come to the right place! Here is a rundown of simple dishes you can cook at home that won't break your calories…
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A lot of you have been asking to make more pregnancy recipes. So today I will share with you this pumpkin rice porridge. It’s can help to prevent stretch mark and also help with digestion. This is a great recipe for pregnant women, for baby…
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Learn how to make Korean Black Bean Sauce with me today! It’s as easy as 1 2 3 and yet over the top delicious! Our Korean Black Bean Sauce or Jajangmyeon was so over the top delicious! Let me know what’s your favorite noodles dish and I’d…
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