Our Tasty Travels

Photo of the Week: Chai tow kway (Singaporean Carrot Cake)

Erin De Santiago — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 16:49:13 +0000

This is a delicious dish to try in Singapore Hawker Centers. Not the traditional carrot cake that is often consumed for dessert [...]

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Photo of the Week: Apple and Honeyed Marcona Almond Salad

Erin De Santiago — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 16:31:39 +0000

This is a homemade salad with mixed greens, apple chunks, and Marcona almonds coated in honey and brown sugar and then toasted. [...]

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Taipei Dim Sum: Shang Palace at the Shangri-La in the Far Eastern Plaza

Erin De Santiago — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 10:07:11 +0000

Surprisingly, quality Cantonese dim sum is quite a hit or miss in Taipei. With its proximity to Hong Kong and the variety [...]

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Photo of the Week: Jongzi – Dragon Boat Festival Dumplings Served in Taiwan

Erin De Santiago — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 03:35:48 +0000

In honor of the recent Dragon Boat Festival holiday we just celebrated, this is a delicious jongzi dumpling that is traditionally served [...]

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Photo of the Week: Peanut Ice Cream with Cilantro in Taipei, Taiwan

Erin De Santiago — Wed, 12 May 2010 09:19:30 +0000

Some people may think this combination of ingredients sounds less than appetizing, but all I can say is “don’t knock it ’til [...]

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Photo of the Week: Shanghai Fried Pork Buns

Erin De Santiago — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 10:54:21 +0000

Delicious Shanghai fried pork buns for Kao-chi restaurant here in Taipei. This Shanghai specialty is a pork stuffed bun that is crispy [...]

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Photo of the Week: Taiwanese Snow Ice (Xue Hua Bing)

Erin De Santiago — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 02:58:45 +0000

Known as “xue hua bing” in Chinese, snow ice is a popular dessert in Taiwan. It is made with condensed milk and/or [...]

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Photo of the Week: Singapore Chili Crab

Erin De Santiago — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 06:10:50 +0000

A signature dish in Singapore, Chili Crab is fairly spicy, super messy, but certainly a worthwhile treat. This photo is from Prima [...]

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My Birthday Dinner at Abu Authentic Cuisine in Taipei, Taiwan

Erin De Santiago — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 16:02:14 +0000

Tuesday was my birthday and we spent it at my favorite restaurant here in Taipei. Every time we visit, the owner and [...]

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Polynesian Dining in East Asia: Trader Vic’s in Taipei, Taiwan

Brett Domue — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 15:04:38 +0000

Located on the Dunhua Rd. corridor in Taipei, Taiwan, Trader Vic's offers a delightful taste of Polynesia close to home. This is one of the best options for quality western food in Taipei.

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