It’s kinda awesome that we get to celebrate New Year’s twice within a 1-2 month time frame every year. Western culture New Year’s celebrations are … [Read more...]
What is Chinese New Year?
2012 is the year of the Dragon and it has significant meaning. It is considered the most important year of the Chinese zodiac. It represents ambition, … [Read more...]
Come Sit for Mani Pedi!
It came as a shock when my boyfriend Randy told me he’d never had a mani pedi before. Who doesn’t love getting massaged and pampered? I thought, this … [Read more...]
How bad do you want to eat?
When choosing the right chopsticks you have to ask yourself...HOW BADLY DO I WANT TO EAT? I use 10-inch bamboo chopsticks. My sticks are like … [Read more...]
Who Loves Peppercorns?
I remember when I bought my very first industrial pepper mill. I was so excited to fill it up with little black peppercorns my grandpa brought back … [Read more...]
Dim Sum Explored
Dim sum is linked with the older tradition from yum cha (tea tasting), which has its roots in travelers on the ancient Silk Road needing a place to … [Read more...]