Watch the Super Easy Tomato Soup Video on YouTube! Super Easy Tomato Soup is also super comforting. And we can all use some super comfort now and then. Say for example, when you're in your third trimester and you've got carpal tunnel so bad you long for cankles and nausea. Just for … [Read more...]
California Avocado Oatmeal Recipe
Before we talk about this this bowl of California Avocado Oatmeal with Coconut Milk, Brown Sugar, Soy Sauce, Green Onion, Sesame and Chia Seeds, let's talk about a short stack of pancakes, two eggs over medium and three strips of crisp bacon. Yeah, that's right. Two fluffy buttermilk pancakes … [Read more...]
How to Make California Fried Rice Video
WATCH THE VIDEO! Do you remember Huell Howser? He had a show on KCET forever... and unfortunately he passed away not too long ago. I loved everything about Huell's show. His relaxed demeanor, the twang in his voice and especially his interview style. I actually saw him in person once when we … [Read more...]
Grilled New York Pork Chops with Apple Cranberry Chutney Recipe
Summer is officially here and it's time to fire up the grill! Burgers and dogs can get boring, so why not go for the other white meat? New York Pork Chops marinated in orange juice and soy sauce, grilled and served with Apple Ginger Cranberry Chutney make for an elegant and comforting summertime … [Read more...]
How to Make Spicy Asian Dipping Sauce
CLICK HERE to watch How to Make Spicy Dipping Sauce Like a Chinese Mother at Babble's Family Kitchen. My friend Christine is originally from Sichuan Province, China. To see her in the kitchen is a thing of magic and mystery. She uses chopsticks for everything. And I mean everything. In her … [Read more...]
Brussels Sprouts, Bacon & Garlic Recipe
Click for printer-friendly version! I can't think of a vegetable more polarizing than the Brussels Sprout and nothing more equalizing than bacon. Put the two together and you have a dish that at least... well... a handful of the people you know will like. And that is assuming they like … [Read more...]
Chris Yeo’s Steamed Fish Recipe
Click for printer-friendly version! Chris Yeo's Steamed Fish is fresh and simple. Translated in Chinese this dish means, “many fishes of the sea” and will bring happiness and prosperity in the New Year. Julienned ginger root awakens with hot oil, fresh green onion, cilantro and bright green … [Read more...]
Spicy Asian Dipping Sauce Recipe
Click here for printer-friendly recipe! My friend Christine, introduced me to her Sichuan Dipping Sauce with Hot Pot. I have since become addicted to the combination of flavors. Seriously, I may need help. UPDATE: Watch the How to Make Spicy Asian Dipping Sauce video (on YouTube) … [Read more...]
