If you're looking to cook some delicious Asian dishes, and wondering what are the best tools, I got you here! Here are some of my favorite Asian cooking tools including woks, bamboo steamers, rice cookers, sushi rolling mats, and more!
Stir frying is a Chinese cooking technique where you take ingredients, and fry them with a small amount of hot oil while you stir, letting the ingredients to evenly cook. If you've never done it before, here's how to stir fry!
One thing I love about Chinese food is the variety of Chinese vegetables. It's really one of the reasons I visit the Chinese and Asian super markets - you can't find a lot of the veggies at your average stores. I'm going to introduce to you some of my favorite Chinese vegetables that I cook …
As you may already know - I love food. I love to cook and I love to eat. So I know what food lovers and cooking enthusiasts want for Christmas! LOL - all jokes aside, here's the perfect gift guide - The best gifts for people that like to cook! From air fryers to herb …
Mushrooms are so controversial. Some people love them, some people can't stand them. Personally, I'm a huge fan! In the states, we can find white button mushrooms and portobello mushrooms pretty much any where, but there are actually many different types of mushrooms outside of those 2 - oyster, enoki, shiitake mushrooms just to name …
One of the reasons Chinese food tastes so good is because of all the various sauces, oils, and spices we use. It might seem kind of complicated, but really it boils down to some different types of Chinese Sauces and Spices to keep in your pantry!
It's not a secret that I love sushi and sashimi. Sometimes I legit crave it, and need it ASAP. There's a sushi restaurant nearby that has pretty good food (not just sushi and sashimi, but good bento, ramen, and other Japanese dishes too). At some point, I discovered this perfectly sized Sushi and Sashimi combination, and …
Have you ever been incredibly stressed or upset because someone just stumped all over your awesome day, and now you want to eat - either you're just eating your feelings or hey, you've been upset for like 5 hours and it's time to eat, okay?! Well, no worries. I've been there, and I am here to …
Eating Paleo at Mexican Restaurants... I know what you're thinking. Rice and beans... definitely NOT paleo. But there's a way around it! Or at least there's a way so that you aren't eating completely horribly for you...
If you're thinking about eating Chinese like you did back in college at 3 in the morning (was that just me?), then no it's probably not going to be Paleo. Eating Paleo at Chinese Restaurants is not easy. But there are other smarter and healthier choices that both your taste buds and your body will …
If you have any friends and family members that are following the paleo diet, you may want to buy them presents that are fit for their lifestyle! There are actually plenty of great gift ideas to pick from including kitchenware, cookbooks, fitness gear, and even presents you can make yourself! Here's my list of Paleo …
Let's face it. If you're going to drink alcohol at least one day of the year, it's going to be New Year's Eve. Hey, I don't judge! Let's celebrate that we survived another year with some fun! But if you're like me and trying to do the least amount of damage when you're going to …
Eat more veggies! But are all veggies created equal? No! I did some research in to what veggies you get the most out of nutrients-wise! Here are some of the most nutrient and healthiest veggies that you should be eating more of!
You heard right! You can regrow these common veggies you probably already have at your house. Think about how many times you've cooked these vegetables and then threw it right away without thinking, whoa I can totally regrow this thing and save a couple bucks. Well, you can start regrowing them now. Here are the …
Spring is such a happy season. It's finally warming up, and there's longer days to look forward to. Plus lots of delicious vegetables and fruits are in season! Here's a few you should check out!
Let's say you found the perfect paleo coconut macaroons recipe, (or any other recipe that only calls for egg whites). You made it, it was a success (or not!) but now you're left with a bunch of extra egg yolks you don't know what to do with! So what should you do? I guess you …
There are quite a few reasons to buy organic fruits and vegetables. Some people buy it because it is better for the environment. Some people buy it to support local small farmers. Others buy it because they would like to avoid any harmful effects that pesticide residue can have on the body. But did you know …
A lot of people think that snacking is difficult if you're trying to eat healthy or paleo because of the amount of processed foods super markets offer. Well, skip the snack aisle which is full of cookies, Doritos, and candy bars, and try out these healthy snacks the next time you are hungry!
You might think that paleo is an expensive diet/lifestyle, but there are definitely ways to cut your costs and eat paleo on a budget! Check out these tips I've learned through out my experience and research:
If you're 100% on a strict paleo diet, eating out will be difficult. That's why most people are not on the 100% strict paleo diet. Personally, I recommend being on the 80/20 paleo diet. 1 - It's much easier to stick to, 2 - You still get to enjoy some things such as beer! 3 …
Was starting a healthier diet part of you New Year Resolutions? Usually, the motivation is great at the start of the new year, but then after a few weeks... or months, it's just hard to be on top of it. The good news is there are plenty of free diet tracking tools online that can …
It's New Year's Eve and let's be honest here, a lot of us will not be keeping it paleo today with all the drinks that shall be had. So let's say you've taken all the precautions to make sure you don't get a massive hangover, however, you weren't successful. So now what? Don't worry! Here …
The words "Hairy Fruit" may not sound very appetizing, but I assure you this Hairy Fruit is quite delicious! The Hairy Fruit I'm talking about is Rambutan.
Eggplants, Aubergine, Brinjal - they're all names for the same plant. You may think you know about eggplants, but there's actually several different varieties of them, and lots of interesting facts about them. In this post, we are going to take a look at all the different types of eggplants, recommended cooking, and recipes!
And try it Chinese-Style! Did you know that Pork is actually the most consumed meat globally. In Asian cuisine, pork is as popular as beef if not more popular! One of my favorite Chinese preparation of pork is Chinese Braised Pork Belly.
Bitterness does not seem like the most appealing taste for food. However, if you think about it... coffee, unsweetened cocoa, and beer. They are all a bit bitter, yet a lot of people seem to love them.
For those of you that are unfamiliar with Dim Sum, it's similar to Tapas where you order a bunch of small dishes of food as a meal. Except, when you go to a Dim Sum restaurant, there are actually people pushing cart-full of different foods around and they come by your table and ask if …
Steak is one of my favorite meals ever. It's just so simple yet so delicious! But not all cuts of steak are made the same! Here's an introduction to some of my favorite cuts of steak.