One of the fun things about eating Chinese food is experiencing different textures that aren’t as common in Western cuisine. Slippery, jiggly, and chewy foods abound. I admit these words aren’t appetizing in every context, but they can be quite enjoyable in some dishes. These bean thread noodles are a perfect example. Inspired by dishes […]
Shanghai is even bigger, more metropolitan, and full of incredible food options than when I visited here a few years ago. In our first month, we’ve dined on Shanghainese specialties, regional dishes from all over China, fine French pastries, and even far-reaching cuisine like Peruvian tapas. With all of the different experiences I’ve had already […]
It’s nice to know that even after my stand mixer and a lot of other cooking tools are packed away in moving boxes, I can still make a good, crusty bread without much effort. This is all thanks to Jim Lahey and his oft-emulated no-knead bread recipe, which you can find here. For my spin […]
I’m very pleased to announce that in a little over a week Jesse and I are moving to Shanghai! We’re only going to be living there for about four months, but we’re very excited to explore and taste as much as we can during the time that we do have. This sojourn has been in […]
It’s a question that most cooks face from time to time: what to do with all of my leftover egg whites (or yolks)? As someone who loves to make ice cream smooth and creamy with egg yolks (like this), I’m often left with a pile of egg whites. A quick internet search will turn up […]
