As worn down as I may dramatically feel, I'm always up for a culinary challenge to boost the vibes. And so, here is the winter wonton soup that has me singing Total Eclipse of the Heart.
Winter Wonton Drama
Matcha been love: a breakfast story
It was love at first sight. Or perhaps it's more fitting to say at first taste. I remember the first time I tasted matcha. I just graduated from middle school, and my parents and I ate out after the ceremonies at a nice Japanese restaurant. We had teppanyaki and tempura, I think. But what really … Continue reading Matcha been love: a breakfast story
Bastardized Pork Adobo for the homesick
When the temperatures drop, nostalgia and a hint of homesickness tend to surface when you come from a tropical country. I don't necessarily not like snow or winter, but the somber skies and that literal cloud over our heads seem to tug on my sentimental self thus the thoughts of sun, sand and sea or … Continue reading Bastardized Pork Adobo for the homesick
Saved by the miso-glazed tofu
After days and weeks of holiday feasting, we're always left feeling a tiny bit remorseful for all the calories we managed to down. It even gets to a point of questioning how it all happened. As if you didn't notice all that sugar and savory treats literally disappearing in front of your eyes via your … Continue reading Saved by the miso-glazed tofu
Oyako Donburi
Donburi is a Japanese rice bowl dish which brings instant comfort to anyone craving for rice and stew. Being Asian, I have a soft spot for anything that involves rice. Sweet or savory, rice dishes tend to bring such nostalgia and a child-like pleasure to me. When I was studying in Basel, donburi was my … Continue reading Oyako Donburi
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