Recipe: Shanghainese Scallion Noodles (蔥油拌面)

Scallion noodles is a fairly common Chinese dish and something I’ve eaten since I was young. It’s a comfort food for me, especially during COVID times. There are many variations of this recipe, and mine is based on the Shanghainese version (上海蔥油拌麵). What I love about scallion oil is that it keeps for a while

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Cookbook Review: A Very Serious Cookbook by Jeremiah Stone and Fabián von Hauske

This “cookbook” tells the story of NYC’s Contra and Wildair restaurants and provides insights into their intricate dishes, which are not for the casual cook by any means. One of my goals this year is to read through three cookbooks per quarter like regular books — from front to back. The quarantine gives me enough

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Taipei: 5 Delicious Places That Will Revive You After a Flight

Tired and hungry after your flight? Start your trip with these 5 Taiwanese places that satisfy the stomach and give you a taste of how delicious Taiwanese food is. You’ve just gotten off the plane, and it’s been a long journey. Your 14 hour plane ride has been bumpy and tiresome, but you’ve landed in

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