Vietnamese Vermicelli Bowls with Grilled Pork and Shrimp (Bun Thit Nuong)

July 13, 2015

My mom used to make my siblings and me write in a journal about our daily activities, and because it was something that was forced upon me, I really did not like it it. At least initially I didn’t. A few journal... Continue reading →

Chardonnay Risotto with Italian Sausage Marinara

March 8, 2015

As a neophyte in the food photography and styling world, I’ve learned that the sun is your best friend and your worst enemy. While I’m preparing to shoot, I’m begging the sun to please just cooperate. When the sun decides... Continue reading →

Braised Pork and Eggs (Thit Kho Tau)

February 14, 2015

One of my beloved holidays is just around the corner. It’s the holiday that most children with East and Central Asian ancestry look forward to every year. Lunar New Year! And in case you’re wondering, it’s on February 19th this... Continue reading →

Spaghetti with Italian Sausage and Mushrooms

February 7, 2015

Last weekend, I took a quick trip to California to visit Sprig and Flours’ editor-in-chief, Karl. I spent my last night in California watching men run around a big field with a small ball and constantly checking the status of my... Continue reading →

Chinese Stuffed Eggplant

November 14, 2014

Mother nature is very generous, in that she provides ample vegetables for cooks to get creative with. Vegetables are the color palette of a cook’s creation, and eggplant is my favorite color. Who wouldn’t love that spongey texture and mildly bitter flavor? Now... Continue reading →