Shaved Carrot and Turnip Salad

If today is one of those days that you crave for a light and simple lunch, then this one is perfect for your. Simply wrap this salad with t...

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Homemade Tortilla

As much as I love tortilla chips, I’ve developed a liking for tortilla--somehow it tastes like paper. That also explains why it took me so ...

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Yellow Split Peas Pudding

This desert is so easy to make that I didn’t even bother to take pictures of my cooking process. It’s a favorite of many Beijing locals and...

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Oxtail Two Ways--Winter Comfort

 Winter finally arrived. Yes, I know, I can feel it even in California--now I have to put on layers whenever I decide to work in my room wi...

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SalmonMania Episode 3: Salmon Tofu Patty

Sometimes I just get tired of eating salmon steak: I always know what it is in front of me and the steps I am taking the eat it. To mak...

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SalmonMania Episode 2: Roasted Salmon with Lemon Thyme Sauce

Preparing Ph.D applications these days made me realize how lame I am when it comes to planning and turning words into action. I am al...

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SalmonMania Episode 1: Grilled Paprika Salmon

One happy thing about moving to Berkeley is that I can now eat salmon like crazy--not crazy crazy but crazy compared to when I was living i...

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Chinese Mooncakes Stuffed With Ground Pork

Now that I have lard, I know I have to make mooncakes. Basically there are two types of mooncakes enjoyed by Chinese people, one is ...

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5 Step to Make Your Own Lard

I try to be health conscious whenever I could, but I also believe in using the “right" ingredient to make the “right” food. For exampl...

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No More Earthy Taste--Beet Chips

Okay I have to admit I am not a fan of beets at all. Simply put, beets are too “earthy" for me. I tried to incorporate it with my dai...

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Baked Portobello Stuffed With Chicken, Bell Pepper, and Brown Rice

Although I’ve been away from family for a while, I’ve never actually lived alone like I did these days. One thing I noticed is that I am le...

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