Savory Sweet Living

Spring Fever for a Worthy Cause - NYWC

2013-05-17T11:19:00.001-04:00

Last Friday night, I attended the Spring Fever fund raising party for the New York Writers Coalition. This wonderful non-profit organization was founded by a good friend Aaron Zimmerman. NYWC offers a wide range of free writing workshops throughout New York City. It provides a safe haven for those who normally don't have a voice in the society. To really understand the impact of NYWC

Weekend with My Culinary Hero - Susur Lee

2013-05-10T11:23:00.000-04:00

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Hot for Hot Sauces

2013-04-19T12:04:00.001-04:00

As a young girl, I remember watching my grandfather eat pickled chile peppers to go with his jook (a rice congee soup) for breakfast. I was obsessed about trying these little red peppers, but was always told that I couldn't eat them until I'm older. Finally my grandfather let me tried some which I was not a fan at first since it was so spicy; but it left a memorable impression. In time, I

Black Sesame Ice Cream with Profiteroles and Yuzu Ginger Curd

2013-02-24T12:16:00.001-05:00

I have recently returned from a trip to Tokyo and Hong Kong. During that trip, I have experienced some amazing meals. To my surprise, as I don't eat lots of sweets, I was very drawn to the desserts in Asia as they are not super sweet. I grew up eating these not so conventional ingredients that are used to make desserts such as red bean, green tea, ginger and black sesame. I specifically

Sexy, Saucy and Sassy Ribs Cooking Demo on Google+

2013-02-01T10:07:00.001-05:00

As you know this Sunday is the biggest game day for the football season. It's the Super Bowl! If you are a fan, you're either having a party or going to a party to watch the big game. If you haven't decided what to make, please join me this Saturday at 3 p.m. on Google+ as I will be demonstrating live how to make these succulent Oven-Roasted Baby Back Ribs and Home Made Barbeque sauce.

Up to All Good

2013-01-22T12:35:00.000-05:00

It's been awhile since my last post. Like many people, the holidays can become very hectic. For me, I was busy with not just the holiday festivities, but I have been busy eating, cooking and traveling. In the last month, I have experienced some amazing food adventures which I haven't find the time to document on my blog yet. As some of you knew, I was busy traveling and eating my way around

Giving Thanks.

2012-11-21T11:40:00.003-05:00

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Pie Party 2012

2012-11-02T11:54:00.000-04:00

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Retreat, Recipe and Raising Money

2012-10-22T12:44:00.001-04:00

The Group of Writers and I with Ronald Lewis at the House of Dance and Feathers Museum If you don't know about the New York Writers Coalition, then it's about time you learn about it. Their mission is to provide free creative writing workshops for those who don't necessarily have a voice in our society. There are numerous writing programs in place for at-risk youth, adults who are homeless

Pig Island 2012

2012-09-07T14:33:00.001-04:00

For many, Labor Day signifies the end of summer which makes me sad since summer is my favorite time of the year. So what better way to go out with a bang by eating some amazing food, and celebrating this holiday by attending Pig Island on Governor's Island. Chris Giannakas (Ovelia) Grilled pork goodness (Ovelia) Homemade Weiner (Butter & The Darby) Joe Dobias (Joe Doe) ) Dale

Pig Island - Pig Pick Up

2012-08-30T11:49:00.001-04:00

This was the scene at the Union Square Greenmarket at the annual pig pick up for the Pig Island on Governor's Island event happening this Saturday, September 1. Autumn's Harvest Farm had a truck load of their pigs to distribute to some of the best chefs in New York City. The chefs couldn't wait to get their hands on the pigs to prepare their dishes for the Pig Island event. I talked to some

Kale Chips - Healthy Snack for Kids

2012-08-20T16:52:00.000-04:00

My talented friend Tiffany Casanova produces, directs and edits her own web series featuring her Eco Twins Tristin & Tyler. She is the brain behind her website TristinandTyler.com. She recently told me she wanted to produce a cooking segment on her web series that concentrates on healthy eating for kids. In this 5 part cooking series, she asked me and other cooks being featured to come up

Tapas Night - Shrimp & Squid Salad

2012-07-27T08:30:00.001-04:00

A few weekends ago, my friend Ken and his partner M invited me and Jackie up to their upstate home. The plan was to have a weekend of feasting and cooking. It was a welcoming distraction for me, and I was really looking forward to it. The feasting would start with a Friday night casual dinner. Since everyone was traveling on Friday, we wanted to make tapas so we don't have to worry about

Greenmarket to Gotham

2012-06-12T12:36:00.000-04:00

I'm always happy to attend food events especially at a well-establish restaurant such as Gotham Bar and Grill. It makes it even more special when the restaurant creates a program that supports local farmers and a worthy cause. Chef Alfred Portale is known for his passion for using fresh and seasonal ingredients, so it's not surprising that Gotham Bar and Grill is once again launching its "

It's Time You Know About My Noodle Soups Addiction

2012-05-31T14:17:00.000-04:00

Beef Stew Rice Noodles Soup I always have a love for noodles especially in soups. Ever since I was a little girl, I love slurping some chewy and tender noodles along with a rich soup broth. Maybe it was because I grew up in Hong Kong where noodle shops are so readily accessible. You can probably find one in every corner. I crave it ALL the time. It doesn't matter if it's 100 degrees

Morel Goat Cheese Gnudi with Ramps and Morel Sauce

2012-04-27T10:06:00.002-04:00

It's time for another recipe challenge by Marx Food. In celebrating the fresh morel season, Marx Food decided to give out free samples of the dried morels to a few food bloggers to create an original recipe for a friendly competition. As you may know, I love a good recipe challenge, and recipe testing is one of the reasons why I blog. I enjoy playing with ingredients to create something

illy Art Collection Cups Giveaway

2012-04-10T09:56:00.000-04:00

Photo provided by illy I can't believe it's been a week since the IACP conference has ended. It feels like it was just yesterday I was at the conference meeting new people and chatting up with old friends. I had the opportunity to listen to some impressive panelists talk about food and its industry. I also attended the culinary expo, book and blog festival. I learned about tea pairing,

Spring Salad with My Favorite Condiment Ginger and Scallion Sauce

2012-03-26T12:00:00.000-04:00

I have a love/hate relationship with Spring. I'm not a winter person, maybe it's because I grew up in a warm climate; and when I moved to the States from Hong Kong, I have never gotten use to the cold weather. So when Spring comes, I'm the happiest when I can shed some layers and enjoy the warmer weather. However, I have developed seasonal allergies, and I'm allergic to tree pollen so

Chinese New Year Potluck, Tiger Beer and Szechuan Chile Oil

2012-02-24T11:23:00.001-05:00

As I mentioned in my Chinese New Year post last year, it is one of the most celebrated and important holidays in the Chinese culture. It is a tradition to gather on New Year's Eve with your family to have a reunion dinner. This year my parents were in town, and we gathered at my uncle's house for an incredible feast. Speaking of Chinese New Year feast, Jackie and Ken hosted their first

Bocuse d'Or USA Competition 2012

2012-02-11T17:22:00.000-05:00

A few Sundays ago, I attended the Bocuse d'Or USA competition at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park courtesy of Kitchen Aid USA. The Bocuse d'or USA competition determines the chefs that will be representing the U.S. to compete in the Bocuse d'Or in Lyon, France in 2013. It is a biennial event, and the world's most prestigious culinary competition; often referred as the Olympics

A Glimpse of 2011 and a Look Ahead

2012-01-05T13:00:00.000-05:00

As the last of my immediate family members moved away from New York in early 2011, I was feeling somewhat detached. I wanted to fill my time and energy on doing things I enjoy. In retrospect, I believe I subconsciously decided 2011 will be an adventurous year for me. I then immersed myself into cooking, eating food that I love and crave. I met even more wonderful food-loving people than the

New York Cookie Swap and Corn Cookies

2011-12-20T10:30:00.000-05:00

November went by in a flash as I spent two weeks eating my way through Vietnam; I came back and was thrust into the beginning of the holiday season. First it was Thanksgiving, and now the Hanukkah/Christmas season is upon us. Before I left for my trip to Vietnam, the second annual cookie swap tickets went on sale, and I made sure I got a ticket before I left. I was fortunate to be invited

A Pie Party Potluck & Butternut Squash Jarlsberg Cheese Croquettes

2011-10-24T12:30:00.032-04:00

When I first started blogging I had no idea about the amazing food blogging community that exists anywhere let alone right here in NYC. I was also pleasantly surprised to discover the wonderful food enthusiasts on the stream of twitter feeds constantly sharing what they're eating and/or cooking. I started reaching out to some of these people that live in the city, and the first two people I met

Coconut Caramel Pulled Pork Empanadas

2011-10-16T13:32:00.000-04:00

In my most recent post, I wrote about Marx Foods 100% grass fed beef, and when I visited their blog page, I noticed they started a new blogger recipe challenge. This challenge looks really interesting as they send participating bloggers a sample of five random ingredients, and each must use two out of the five ingredients to make an original recipe. As someone who is always up for a good

Pan-Seared Steak and Pan Sauce with Asian Flavors

2011-09-21T10:40:00.001-04:00

I recently entered the Grass Fed Beef Steak Giveaway by Marx Foods, and won a dozen grass-fed top sirloins. These 100% grass fed black Angus beef are from New Zealand. They are much tastier, leaner and have less fat than grain-fed beef. If you're not familiar with Marx Foods, you should really check out their products. It is an online specialty food market from Seattle providing the