Recipes

Chinese Hot Pot at Home – Complete Guide for Beginners

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Hot Pot with meat and vegetable side dishes

Do you want to do a hot pot at home but aren’t sure how to start? Chinese Hot Pot at Home is easier than you think, with this guide for beginners. I’m Chinese and grew up around enjoying hot pot at restaurants and doing hot pot at home. In this article and video, I’ll show […]

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Afternoon Tea Ideas with Trader Joe’s Items

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food on 3 tier cake stand with tea

Have you wondered how to bring the magic of afternoon tea to your home? Here’s a simple guide on afternoon tea ideas, using ONLY ingredients from Trader Joe’s. I’ve been fortunate to have gone to a few afternoon teas at hotels and teahouses. I enjoyed each experience but always felt that I could recreate it […]

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Matcha Mochi Muffins

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matcha mochi cupcakes on table

If you love all things with matcha green tea, you’re going to love these matcha mochi cupcakes! They are moist, chewy, lightly sweetened with a touch of green tea flavor, and fully satisfying. These little mochi muffins are great and filling for breakfast or as an afternoon snack. But if you’re sensitive to caffeine, treat […]

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Chinese Stir Fry Glass Noodles with Dried Shrimp

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Chinese Stir Fry Glass Noodles Recipe

Chinese stir fry glass noodles or fensi (粉絲) is my FAVORITE dish that my dad and my grandmother on my mom’s side made. I LOVE it so much that as soon as it hits the dinner table, I scoop a generous amount into my bowl and slurp it right away! This Chinese glass noodle dish […]

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Chocolate Fountain Ideas and Set Up Guide

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chocolate fountain dipping ideas

Looking for new ideas to celebrate birthdays, Valentine’s Day, or just have fun during quarantine times? Here are my chocolate fountain ideas for a spectacular and exciting way to celebrate and surprise your kids or anyone else in a HUGE and special way! Best of all, it doesn’t cost a fortune! Here are my tips […]

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