Temperatures are holding steady around seventy degrees. At least, they seem to be during the day. But as dusk approaches (and overnight), brisker weather reigns supreme. In other words, it’s soup season! While it is still too warm to make… Read More
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How Do You Eat a Persimmon?
Have you ever tried a persimmon before? How do you know when they’re ripe or when they’re not quite ready yet? There’s always something new to learn about the food you want to eat. For those who are curious, persimmons… Read More
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5 Westernized Examples of Non-Authentic Chinese Food
It’s no secret that comfort food is the best kind of food. Everyone has a particular favorite, no matter which culture you call your own. You don’t even need to stick to your cultural lane. Besides, here in the States,… Read More
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What’s the Difference Between Soy Sauce and Hoisin Sauce?
Dunking dumplings into soy sauce is probably one of life’s little pleasures. Have you also tried dousing your freshly steamed white rice in it? It tastes exquisite. As good as the rice you boil in the bag is, there’s just… Read More
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The Fundamental Elements of Thai Panang Curry
It should come as no surprise that curry is popular all over Asia. And thanks to immigration and diasporas from east and south Asia, curry has become a tasty dish in the western hemisphere. Jamaican curry powder is very popular,… Read More
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Above and Beyond Butter Chicken: Other Majestic Indian Chicken Recipes
In Indian cuisine, there is a unique type of clarified butter called ghee. And while it isn’t commonly used in many “butter” based dishes here in the West, it is found throughout the Indian subcontinent and in the Middle East…. Read More
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Mooncakes Galore! Chinese Pastries Made for the Mid-Autumn Festival
How much do you believe in the power of the moon? Whether or not you believe in the mystical powers of its light or its position in the sky, there’s no denying that it is one of the most beautiful… Read More
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Ssambap: Delight Your Taste Buds with Korean Lettuce Wraps!
The end of summer is here, pretty much. The weather is cooling down outside, and you’re probably getting ready for some hot tea if you haven’t been chugging it by the gallon already. This style of Korean lettuce wraps comes… Read More
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Good Morning to You: Authentic Korean Breakfast Favorites
Breakfast time all over the world, oddly enough, at different times of the day. This happenstance is due to the existence of time zones. Such a weird notion, surely, didn’t exist. At least not when centuries-old cuisines were taking shape…. Read More