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Mapo Tofu: How I Learned to Love it
Mapo tofu was a staple in our household when we first emigrated from China to Belgium. My mom, living on my dad’s PhD stipend, relied on simple, affordable meals like this one. While the dish became a comforting part of my childhood, I never liked it as much as my mom did. The soft tofu…
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Okonomiyaki: Japanese Savory Cabbage Pancake
On the last day of our Osaka leg, the plan was simple: wander. We had no schedule and no rush to catch the Shinkansen to Tokyo—just a full day to explore at our own pace. Osaka is a city that loves its food, and okonomiyaki—a savory Japanese pancake made with a batter of flour, eggs,…
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Marinated Meats: Ep 1
Tyson Foods stock reached a 52-week low today, hitting $47.11 per share. Lower prices for beef and pork has cut into their most recent earnings. Bad for Tysons, but good for us! Country ribs were $1.99/lb at Costco, each pack weighing 6-8 pound. Make this dish with half the pork and freeze the rest for…
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Parmesan Cream Espresso Martini
It is March 2023 and my Instagram is flooded with people adding parmesan cheese to their espresso martinis claiming “this is delicious” and “don’t knock it until you try it”. So I tried it. Verdict Worth a try and impress your partner or your friends. Grace loved this cocktail and our dog Duke kept trying…
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Sourdough Bread
This post includes affiliate links; I’ll earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. When I began, I was amazed at how incredible sourdough bread could be, and I couldn’t believe it only took 1.5 days from start to finish. Plus, I’ve tailored the starter and feed measurements to keep things…
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Cantonese-style Crispy Pork Belly
Growing up, I always asked my mom to bring this home when she went grocery shopping. Seeing a whole side of pig hanging from a hook meant to me that I couldn’t possibly do this at home. I was wrong. This recipe requires time and a few key techniques to achieve in your home oven. …
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Better-Than-Takeout Kung Pao Chicken
I wrote this post with my roommate Taylor in mind, who is just starting to explore the world of cooking. Each step is described without common cooking words like julienne, dice, and slice. Sometimes, I forget that these make cooking a daunting experience. So this post is for all cooks just starting out, who want…
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