When Hua and I were doing long distance, Tivo was my friend. Don’t judge. One evening I caught a segment of Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives where spiky haired, double earringed Guy Fieri (roll the “r” please) was checking out a “money” classic burgers and shakes drive-in just north of Napa in St. Helena. [...]

Hey guys, remember this lil recipe I posted last week for Balsamic Grilled Asparagus?
Well I am *thrilled* outta my mind to share that it came in 2nd place in 7×7’s “Spring It On” Asparagus Recipe Challenge!
Wooo wooooo!!!

As featured in Serious Eats: Slice and Bay Area Bites, April 8, 2009.
The Frenchies have done it again. From the same owners as Chez Papa Resto, Chez Papa Bistrot, and Chez Maman, Pizza Nostra has hit the ground running – delighting lucky Potrero residents with truly great pizza.
Seems like SF just can’t get enough [...]

Back in January, I brought home my very own little kumquat tree to celebrate the Chinese New Year.
It flourished and was happy, and bore much fruit! Eaten as they were, they proved to be too tart to really enjoy, so I decided to try my hand at some homemade marmalade.

It never ceases to amaze me how magical it is when you taste something wonderful for the first time.
What a rush it is when you bite down, and your tastebuds are all like, “Whoa. Whoa! What is this?!”
This is exactly what happened to me the other day when I [...]

Today marks the First Day of Spring! You know, the season when cherry blossoms bloom, pheromones abound, and people come out of the woodworks to frolick in the sun. Spring also happens to be when Rishi Tea’s organic white teas are hand harvested in Fujian, China.

These particular varietals are harvested only [...]

Liquid Luck of the Irish! My favorite kind.
I was delighted to come across this recipe for Homemade Irish Cream Liqueur a few weeks ago at The Hungry Mouse and knew it would come in handy for St. Paddy’s Day.
It really tastes just like Bailey’s! Except better…because you can adjust the booziness

As featured in Bay Area Bites, March 16, 2009.

Over the past three months, two companies have emerged on the foodie/techie scene, making it possible for consumers to access artisanal and gourmet goods at the click of a button.
Foodzie, a TechStars startup with a seed round of $1 million raised from noted investor Jeff Clavier [...]

There are a few hole-in-the-wall places in Chinatown that I’ve been going to for as long as I can remember. Dai Wong, or Big Wong Restaurant, is one of them. When I walk in and inhale the scent of freshly roasted duck, and hear the deadly chop of a flashing knife against a [...]

Because it’s Friday…it’s been a long week…and it’s time to indulge.