Tag Archives: Recipes
Lonely Chicago π
Today’s date can be marked as March 14 or 3.14, which is the official day for the mathematical symbol π (pi). In light of this mathematically significant day, I decided … Continue reading
A North Road Less Travelled
A few weeks ago, I woke up and made myself a pancake breakfast using a Japanese pancake mix that I purchased from a Korean grocery store a while back. The … Continue reading
Jasmine Tea Infused Birthday Cake
Since my grandmother celebrates her birthday according to the Chinese calendar, the day we celebrate her birthday changes dates from year to year. This year, her birthday fell within a week of my sister’s, … Continue reading
Recycle, Reheat, Restock (Chocolate Nuttella Button Cookies)
If someone were to look in my pantry closet, they might think that I’m trying to store food for winter or a nuclear disaster. In actuality, I am a hoarder. … Continue reading
Cure for Turkey Leftovers
Growing up in a first generation Chinese Canadian family, unusual dishes have made their way to our Thanksgiving dinner table. Snake soup, sushi, sea cucumber, and abalone have all made … Continue reading
Maximum Capacity
I managed to get a skein of salmon roe from a friend who knew someone who had fished for salmon in the Vedder River. I had never cooked with roe before, not … Continue reading
Fire Fighting
A few weeks ago, when I visited the Korean Presbyterian Church for their garage sale, I picked up a few things which were meant to be prepared at home. A few … Continue reading
