Here’s yet another from HongKongFoodies.com! Lots of hard to find Hong Kong Demae Iccho over there! I’ve really liked tori paitan before – a creamy chicken profile. Let’s give it a whirl! Nissin Demae Iccho 100% Hokkaido Wheat Flour Tori Paitan Flavor Instant Ramen – Hong Kong Detail of the packaging (click to enlarge). Contains fish and chicken. To prepare, boil noodle in 450ml water for 3 minutes. Add in sachet contents. Finally, stir and enjoy! An instant noodle block. A sachet of soup base…

Chinese Enough, take two! After a false start that had us cancel cookbook club at the last minute, Alex and I were “forced” to eat all 48 Chicken, Corn, and Jalapeño Wontons with Miso Butter ourselves. A brutal sacrifice, obviously, but someone had to do it. This time around, I made one very simple dish and one slightly more project-y one, both from @eatchofood’s Chinese Enough. First up: Chili Cumin Spiced Pork Ribs. The ribs get rubbed with a generous amount of crushed red pepper flakes,…

Today's beer is a coda to Monday's post about the Mullingar beer festival. This bottle was very kindly suitcased all the way from Cavan by Mr Thomas Carroll. Bréifne Gael Brewing is, I think, Ireland's newest brewery, and possibly the first legitimate one in Cavan in the modern era -- I never saw any evidence that Ó Cléirigh ever troubled themselves with acquiring a licence.Ór Dubh is the name: "Black Gold" writing a big cheque for a 4.3% ABV stout. It doesn't say if it's bottle conditioned but…

If you love a recipe that’s big on flavour but wonderfully simple to make, this one is going to be a new favourite. Mary Berry’s Super Easy Mango Chicken is everything a weeknight supper should be — quick, creamy, gently spiced, and packed with that gorgeous sweet‑savory mango flavor that makes every bite feel special.The sauce is silky and rich without being heavy, the chicken stays beautifully tender, and the whole dish comes together with just a handful of ingredients. It’s the kind of meal…

AOYAMA COFFEE ROASTER is a coffee shop tucked away on a residential side street in between Ueno and Nippori, in an area known as Yanesen. Quite amazingly it has 4.9 stars on Google Maps as of me writing this, with over 300 reviews. I think this can be attributed to how charming and friendly the owner is - she runs this shop by herself and seems to have built a loyal fanbase of locals, plus is super welcoming to any new visitors that pop in. The store is also English-friendly, and they provide…

What’s going on, Internet? I’ve been eating hot cross buns since January. Can you believe it? Growing up I remember that seasonal treats would come out a week or two before the associated holiday. As you might have noticed yourself, these days the bakeries, and supermarkets are pushing them out months before the event. For hot cross buns though, I’m not complaining. I’m not a big fan of raisins, or orange spice, and whatever else they use to make hot cross buns. But when they’re combined and…

My second brief recap of 24 in 24: Last Chef Standing season three, in which I focus on the new trend of Molly Yeh not knowing what she's cooking.

So this is an interesting deal here. I’ve had the Korean version of this before. It was noted that the Rose US version reminds me of Chick Fil A sauce while the Korean version was amazing. Hmm… I’m curious how this will be… Let’s dive in! Samyang Buldak Sweet & Spicy Korean Chicken Flavor – United States Detail of the side panels (click to enlarge). Looks to be meat free but check for yourself. To prepare, add boiling water to line and cover 4 minutes. Drain. Add in sachet contents. Finally,…

I’ve never met a smashed cucumber I didn’t love, and Casey Elsass’s Maple-Miso Smashed Cucumbers are exactly the kind of no-cook recipe I want on repeat all summer. Persian cucumbers get halved, scooped, smashed, salted, and tossed with vinegar, then left to sit so they give up some of their water instead of diluting the dressing later. The key reason the final salad tastes punchy instead of watery. The dressing is the real magic: more vinegar, maple syrup, white miso, sesame oil, red pepper…

The fish in this kitchen definitely rots from the head … www.rnz.co.nz/life/food…

It’s weird being sat in Spingere. It’s my first time and yet it’s not; it’s a building I could navigate in the dark; one whose floorboards I know all too well. It used to be Laghi’s, my most regular of regulars, a place I’d come and sit at the bar in and have a negroni and a bowl of pasta. One that I’d treat like my own home by walking down stairs to the pasta kitchen and say hello to whoever was rolling it out to the correct thickness. My dear friend Luca opened it and ultimately closed it and…

Citrus Club on Haight Street has closed for good. :(I walked by earlier this evening to order some takeout and all the signage was gone and a large metal gate was lowered.A notice of application for ownership change was posted including a license for “On sale beer & wine eating place”.Looks like it was sold sometime in the past two weeks.New name: Grind and Unwind https://grindunwindsf.com/#CitrusClubSF is no more.I have been eating here and getting take out for a long time. Lots of memories…

Today is Cinco de Mayo day. Combine that with Taco Tuesday and you have a tasty round up of delicious Tacos, engineered to delight your tastebuds! From the Encyclopedia Britannica:Cinco de Mayo, celebrated annually on May 5, marks the Mexican army’s victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. At the time, Mexico was struggling financially and had suspended foreign debt payments, prompting France, Spain, and Britain to intervene. While Spain and Britain withdrew peacefully, France,…

Miles:18 Today was a mad rush to Hot Springs. It was exhausting but we all made it. The two day rush took a toll on everyone so it’s good that we’re zeroing here. I saw two snakes! One was a massive rattlesnake that slid across the trail like a train at a road crossing. The other was a little black one with a yellow stripe. The highlight of the day other than getting to Hot Springs was my new ramen recipe. I had to use my koolaid to cook my ramen lunch and it made it pink and sweet. Like sweet…

Jubilee Coffee Roaster is a little coffee store about a 10 minute walk from Meguro station. It’s located directly across the road from Meguro’s Institute for Nature Study, so it was very convenient to be able to visit both of these places in one trip. The store stocks about 12 beans that they roast on site - ranging from medium to dark roasts. For 200g of a single origin bean, it’ll cost you about 2400 yen. Not the cheapest you can get in Tokyo, but an alright price. You’re free to ponder your…

I was contacted recently by a gentleman from Mae Mai, a company making garnished. Alas, I screwed up – I did an unboxing video of their product, but I accidentally deleted the video! Well, I did it over and here it is. I’m in love with this garnish. It’s sweet, garlicky, onion, crisp, savory, and a little spicy. It’s my favorite recent discovery – try this stuff! You can get it on Amazon, or check out their website. Mae Mai Sends A Truly Incredible Garnish The post Mae Mai Sends A Truly…

Food Network's Ultimate Baking Championship ends its first season tonight. Did it live up to its title? Have all other baking shows ever been shoved into an oven by this show? Let's discuss!

🥫🐝better: a series where I write about how small improvements of everyday objects make my day flow a bit smoother. Buildings at my university have a restroom-room-door problem. Restroom doors where I am swing one-way. This is signified by the handle of the door; if there is a handle, you need to pull it towards you, but if there is only a metal plate in place of it, then you push. My ideal door to a restroom is: I pull the door towards me, touching the handle. This does not matter if I touched…

Ide Tidak Datang Dua KaliPernahkah kita merasa mendapatkan ide atau pikiran brilian, tapi keesokan harinya tiba-tiba hilang? Bahkan terkadang hanya berselang beberapa menit, kita langsung menyesal karena tidak segera mencatatnya di notes. Menulis setiap hari adalah cara terbaik untuk mengikat ide-ide liar itu sebelum mereka terbang menjauh.

Here’s another from James of Lakeside, California – thanks! Macaroni… Soup? I think this is a Filipino one yet again. Thewse are interesting and so far not bad. Let’s cook it up! Nora Kitchen Creamy Chicken Sopas – United States Detail of the side panels (click to enlarge). Contains chicken and fish. To prepare, add sachet contents and fill to line with boiling water. Stir and cover 5 minutes. Finally, stir and enjoy! Detail of the lid (click to enlarge). Macaroni. A sachet of soup base powder…

This is your reminder: Mother’s Day is only 6 days away! And while I’m sure you’ve already ordered that impressive bouquet for Mom, don’t forget about the menu. Today I’m sharing my favorite Ina Garten recipes for Mother’s Day brunch, lunch, and dessert. From classics with the volume turned up, like Truffled Scrambled Eggs and Fresh Peach Bellinis, to elegant showstoppers like Grilled Oysters with Lemon Dill Butter and Cœur à la Crème with Raspberries, to simple stunners like Seared Tuna &…

The Tanglewood Festival Chorus just finished a run of John Adams’ “Harmonium” (alongside the Beethoven 9th Symphony), for the first time in thirty-five years. I wasn’t a member the only previous time the chorus performed Adams’ early masterwork (under the direction of Sir Simon Rattle, no less!), but there were nine choristers who did perform the piece back then with us this time. “Harmonium” is a massive piece, one of the true masterworks of minimalism. But tagging it with that undersells the…

Something I noticed early in Taiwan is that entrepreneurship is rampant, and often, entrepreneurs are young. At some night markets, and seemingly every craft market, the average age of stallholders feels like something close to half of my (middle) age.The same is often true at cafes. Owners can be young.It feels like Taiwan’s an environment where people can afford to try something new—both in terms of the cost of operations, and in terms of risk. Not just when they’re older, but at any stage in…

A simple recipe for dandelion soup with beans, and a ham hock or other smoked meat. You can modify this recipe for whatever greens you like. Dandelion Soup is the latest post on Hunter Angler Gardener Cook.

Ada cukup banyak lagu yang saya dengarkan di bulan April (termasuk Kicau Mania), tapi hanya sedikit yang berhasil masuk ke koleksi musik permanen saya Karena baru tahun ini saya meniatkan membeli musik, saya masih membeli dari daftar lagu yang saya suka selama ini, sehingga tidak banyak musik baru. Berikut adalah beberapa pembelian yang sepertinya layak diberikan catatan kaki. Baca juga: Menyeleksi Musik Kembali Lifeline: Introduction (EP) - Eva CeliaLagu Eva Celia yang nggak saya suka adalah…

When the weather turns chilly and you’re craving something warm, comforting, and easy to make, this Honeyed Tomato Soup with Cheddar and Onion Marmalade Panini is the perfect answer. The soup is rich, herby, and gently sweetened with honey — just enough to balance the acidity of the tomatoes without making it overly sweet . Made with good Italian tomatoes, herbs, and cream it is deliciously creamy and luxurious. Paired with a melty cheddar and red onion marmalade panini, grilled until oozing…

A conversation at The Good Egg, a wonderful cookbook store in Kensington Market in Toronto, led me to learn that Samin Nosrat’s first book, Salt Fat Acid Heat has a granola recipe. I was in the store picking up some books about candied fruit, unusual cookies, and creative cakes. At the cashier’s desk, the topic of granola somehow came up! At home, I made the recipe almost exactly. Since I didn’t have enough sunflower seeds, I subbed in some hemp hearts instead. This granola is pretty good. I do…

Here’s a very wide distribution export version – lots of languages here! Let’s give it some attention and boil it up. Indomie Special Chicken Flavour Instant Noodles – Indonesia Detail of the packaging (click to enlarge). Looks to be meat free but check for yourself. To prepare, boil noodle in 400ml water for 3 minutes. Add in sachet contents. Finally, stir and enjoy! An instant noodle block. A dual sachet of powder soup base and chili powder. A sachet of seasoned oil. Finished (click to…

We thank Judd and the entire team at The Fink for the opportunity to organizing the “Sunday School” event in Napa today. The Fink is one of our favorite places and their OG Mai Tai is world class, so it’s honor to share the good word today. The event is sold out, but we have the slides available for viewing here in case you missed it or want to get the recipes and photos. The Fink Presentation Slides