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At Ximenting in downtown Taipei last August 2 2010 For my...

posted August 17, 2010 in Food Trips

At Ximenting in downtown Taipei last August 2 2010 For my yearly grand trip, I went with 2 other friends to Taiwan on a bargained trip.  Our hotel was situated near shopping and dinning areas so we were able to go find interesting stuff ri (read full article)

Spicy Aromatic Baked Chicken

posted August 16, 2010 in Keep Learning Keep Smiling

I must say I have been very contented with my Super Fast Chinese Roasted Chicken and Teriyaki Chicken that I didn’t really quite bother to try something new. They are my 2 top favourite baked chicken. They are quick to prepare, quick to cook, (read full article)

Number 10, Earl’s Court

posted August 15, 2010 in Tamarind and Thyme

It all started with an email from An American in London – General Tso’s chicken could be found in London and it was to be found at No. 10, a Chinese restaurant in Earl’s Court. My first and only taste of it was at a cheap Chinese re (read full article)

Spicy Tomato and Vegetable Rice

posted August 15, 2010 in Chow and Chatter

This is a simple and great way to Jazz up rice, my Mum in law made something similar I really like the way she added the mint. I added less Indian recipes this time as most are in archives. I love eating a different countries food every day so you wi (read full article)

BBQ Low Fat Chinese Barbecued Pork Tenderloin Recipe

posted August 15, 2010 in BBQ Party

Ingredients 1 1 pound pork tenderloin 2 tsp brown sugar 1/2 tsp five-spice powder 1/4 tsp salt 1/8 tsp ground red pepper cooking spray 1 Tbsp hoisin sauce 1 Tbsp orange juice 1/2 tsp sesame oil Preparation Preheat oven to 400. Trim fat from pork. (read full article)

Learning About Japanese Food Dishes

posted August 14, 2010 in Recipes for the Family

Japanese food dishes are based on combining their staple foods typically rice or noodles, with a soup and okazu,  dishes made from fish, meat, vegetable, tofu and the like — to add flavor to the staple food. These are typically f (read full article)

Jack Daniels Mopped BBQ Pork Chops Recipe

posted August 14, 2010 in BBQ Party

Ingredients Spice Rub: 3 tablespoons ground paprika 2 tablespoons ground cumin 1 tablespoon kosher salt 2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons brown sugar 4 rib pork chops, about 1 1/2-inches thick (12 ounces each) Sauce: 2 cups Ja (read full article)

Saturday Morning Tea

posted August 14, 2010 in Art and Tea

In continuing my series on Oolong teas, this morning’s tea, called Bao Jun, comes from the island of Taiwan, located just across the Formosa Strait from Fujian Province in China, home of the Chinese Oolongs.  235 miles long by 90 miles wide, (read full article)

Retake Homemade: Teriyaki Pork Stir Fry

posted August 14, 2010 in Pots and Plots

In the freezer section, Bird’s Eye makes a teriyaki stir fry  that’s actually quite tasty.  It includes everything…veggies, pasta, sauce.  As convenience meals go, it’s actually one of the better ones.  But I still set out (read full article)

At a very elegant Chinese restaurant in Ropponggi HillsBefore...

posted August 14, 2010 in Food Trips

At a very elegant Chinese restaurant in Ropponggi HillsBefore going to the university seminar I planned to go to that day which was scheduled to be held around Roppongi, I decided to have my lunch at the nearby restaurant.  The mall was ver (read full article)

Weekend Food Tour: Chikurin Tei Japanese Restaurant

posted August 13, 2010 in Food: Cooking and Capturing

Last winter (January, 2010), my husband and I had the chance to experience Spring Resort Hotel in Xinbeitou in Beitou District in Taipei. Beitou is well-known to its hot springs in Northern Taiwan.  Part of the pack (read full article)

Shanghai 2010 - Yu Yuan

posted August 13, 2010 in CW\'s Food & Travel

Yu Yuan is one of the most popular tourists destinations in Shanghai, and understandably so. It is one of the most beautiful classical Chinese gardens in China, and also has a great collection of Classical Chinese buildings. The garden was built in t (read full article)

360° Restaurant

posted August 12, 2010 in My Little World

After we explore the indoor and outdoor part of tower, Ian and I decided to have our late lunch. We make our reservation first and wait until 3pm for our turn. We lifted from ground floor up to 60th floor, when I stepped out the elevator I saw the de (read full article)

Deep-Fried Potato Balls

posted August 11, 2010 in French Fry Diary

Deep-Fried Potato Balls - Northeast China StyleRecipe By :Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00Categories : Potatoes/FriedAmount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method-------- ------------ 1 pound potatoes (500 g)1 tablespoon flour (100 g)1/4 tea (read full article)

Dao Suan For a Cold Morning

posted August 11, 2010 in Cookiss @ Sheryl's Kitchen

The wind was howling outside the windows. Dark clouds rolled over the sky almost as far as the eyes could see... Another day when Orchard Road is going to flood?Well, I'm cosy at home and the weather is keeping me home...And what could be better than (read full article)

Dao Suan For a Cold Morning

posted August 11, 2010 in Cookiss @ Sheryl's Kitchen

The wind was howling outside the windows. Dark clouds rolled over the sky almost as far as the eyes could see... Another day when Orchard Road is going to flood?Well, I'm cosy at home and the weather is keeping me home...And what could be better than (read full article)

Fruits and Vegetables to enhance your meals

posted August 10, 2010 in niyas's world

FennelAlso known as sweet anise, fennel has a sweet, mild licorice flavor. The feathery fronds can be used as an herb, like dillweed, to flavor soups and stews. The broad, bulbous base is treated like a vegetable and can be eaten raw or sliced and di (read full article)

Philippe – Now That’s Fancy Chinese Chow, Mister!

posted August 10, 2010 in Harriet Magpie

The famous New York City Chinese restaurant Mr. Chow has been around for years – and has locations around the world. But when Philippe Chow (no relation to Michael Chow, owner of Mr. Chow) left Mr. Chow after 27 years of service, he took m (read full article)

Shanghai 2010 - JIA Shanghai Boutique Hotel

posted August 09, 2010 in CW\'s Food & Travel

If you have the money, JIA Shanghai is the IT place to stay in Shanghai. Located on Nanjing West Road – the luxury shopping street in Shanghai – JIA Shanghai opened its doors in 2007. It is developed by Singaporean hotelier Yenn Wong who is only (read full article)

BBQ Fiery Asian Pork Roast Recipe

posted August 09, 2010 in BBQ Party

Ingredients 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice 2 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger 1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spic (read full article)

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