Here in Seattle, we don't expect summer--the most elusive of all seasons--to make a gracious appearance until after July 4th. One week post-Independence Day, I am happy to report that the past few days have been gloriously sunny! The temps have rolled into the 70’s and...
In today’s uncertain economy, we're all looking for ways to cut down on the monthly grocery bill. One way I try is to reduce the dollar amount spent on meats, by far the most expensive ingredient in my bill. I do this in one of two...
Chefs are going ga ga over pork belly. Yes, this fatty, inexpensive cut is fast gaining favor and has risen on the trend-o-meter in the past couple of years. Here in Seattle, pork belly has top billing at fancy restaurants the likes of Tilth, Harvest Vine...
When I first started researching my cookbook, I decided I wanted to include as many different Asian Pacific American communities as possible. This hasn't always been easy as there are some communities I am not very well connected with. Case in point: the Laotian community. Fortunately,...
Once thanksgiving has come and gone, and the food coma has dissipated (hopefully!), one is faced with the next big thing--leftovers. Who doesn't love turkey leftovers? I do! But having overdosed on one too many turkey sandwiches and turkey tetrazzinis, I'm looking for a turkey leftover makeover. My solution? Reincarnate the turkey in Asian-style dishes. Just...
Star anise or aniseed, adds an unmistakable flavor to this popular Chinese pork dish One rainy Seattle morning, I had the pleasure of meeting up with not one, but two, grandmas! My friend Byron Au Yong arranged for me to meet his grandma, Ty Hee Tak, and his aunt...
