Craving Dim Sum? Here is How to Make Dumplings and Wontons Right at Home!
Have you ever tried dim sum before? Odds are you have if you are reading this article. Dim Sum is one of life's amazing joys that has unfortunately been affected by the pandemic. It is a Cantonese tradition comparable to teatime, but with the goal of filling you up with a wide selection of Cantonese foods. Usually enjoyed by large parties, dim sum (meaning "snack" in Chinese) comes in generally small appetizer plates or stack-able bamboo steamers. In normal circumstances, large crowds of families and friends would enjoy morning dim sum together, with restaurant employees pushing carts of fresh dim sum for everyone to enjoy.
Read full story5 Instagram-worthy Restaurants and Cafes in Houston
When it comes to food, Houston does not disappoint! But what if you want good food and great shots for the Instagram? Here are my top 5 recommendations!. #1 Proper Rose GardenI had the most amazing high-tea experience at Proper Rose Garden, Houston’s newest and hottest high tea place! Located in Katy Asia Town, this restaurant is tucked in a newer side of Katy. Even if you live a little farther out from here, Proper Rose Garden will definitely be worth your trip! One step into this restaurant and you will be immersed in a lovely tea room with comfortable lavender-colored round booths and benches for seating. The menu features a variety of tea options and Proper Rose Garden also has their own specialty milk teas, such as the Rose Milk, Lavender Milk, Taro Milk, Matcha Milk, and more. They also have fruit teas such as Raspberry Strawberry Tea, Pomegranate and Strawberry Tea, and Honey Citrus Tea just to name a few! To keep the tea warm, they even have a candle under the teapot for you to enjoy the tea at your own leisure.
Read full storyMust See Places in Tokyo - Part 2
Tokyo is truly an example city for the world. As a city full of delicious food, kind locals, and beautiful city planning and zoning, Tokyo truly is a traveler’s utopia. Even locals rave about their city and not many want to immigrate anywhere else, because why would anyone want to leave such a perfect surrounding? You could spend months wandering around this city and still discover amazing new places to see. Although I have been to this city three times already, I want to keep coming back and perhaps live in Tokyo one day to fully immerse myself in its day-to-day life.
Read full storyBest Ways To Stay Fit
Have you ever tried a fad diet, only to gain the weight right back? I know I definitely have! I have tried diets where I felt starved all the time, only to lose a couple of pounds and gain the weight right back. It was definitely a frustrating feeling because I felt like I had put in so much effort and pain, only to realize that my efforts were in vain. Meticulously counting calories and feeling exhausted all the time from not eating enough carbs are experiences that I do not want to relive.
Read full storyMust See Places in Tokyo - Part 1
Tokyo is every tourist’s dream! This city is so rich in its beauty, culture, and food. I have been to Tokyo three times already but I still cannot get enough. The possibilities are endless in wandering around in this city, from their cute cafes (including animal cafes!), endless restaurants, spas, temples, and beautiful city architecture. The people are so friendly and helpful, and it is easy to get around with the convenient subway stations. For your first trip to Tokyo, here are some must-see for you to experience.
Read full storyMust Eat Places in Houston
Houston has endless options when it comes to restaurants! You can never run out of options here, but I have compiled a list of notable places and favorite dishes from each. Hope this helps you pick the perfect restaurant based off of your cravings!
Read full storyMy Experience at Pinstripes
If you are a Houstonian an have ever driven down Kirby Drive at night, you would have undoubtedly seen a fancy building with a wall of lights that mostly shone in blue but sometimes in other colors as well.
Read full storyHow to Make Homemade Ramen Fancy
I know I am not the only one who is tired of cooking meals at home in this COVID world. Prior to COVID, I ate lunch out almost every day because I was working from the office. Oftentimes, my team would eat lunch out together and grab a quick meal nearby. Now, in this current work from home environment, I have to remind myself to eat during the work day. I don't know about you, but I feel like working from home is sometimes even more busy than working from the office! Some days are so busy that I forget to eat until 1pm (not even eating a breakfast!). This blog article is for all you work from home folks like me who only have time for a quick lunch fix. I know ramen gets a bad rep for being unhealthy, but hopefully these tips will help you realize that instant ramen can be elevated to a nutrient-filled meal with some added ingredient. When you are in a pinch, this can truly be a life-saver (or at least keep you full until you can really spend time cooking after work).
Read full storyThe Most Interesting Houston Restaurants
If there is one thing that is notable about Houston, it's the food!! I am so fortunate to live in such a diverse city that features food from all around the globe. Once COVID goes away or with the necessary safety measures in place, you should definitely pay Houston a visit to try all the amazing food it offers. The choices are endless when it comes to Houston restaurnts, but I narrowed it down to some of my personal favorites/interesting dining experiences that I am sure you will LOVE! For us locals, let's continue to show our support for small business at this time.
Read full storyHow to Make Restaurant Quality Thai Food
Have you ever tried making pad thai or pad see ew and ended up with a lump of noodles that all stuck together or crumbled?. As these Thai noodles are made with rice (or rice sticks as you may find written on the packaging), my dish ended up looking more like fried rice than a noodle dish - the slippery, amazing noodles ended up crumbling into bits. Discouraged, I basically gave up trying to make this for a while. BUT 2020 quarantine life really took me for a spin, and I was a little tired of eating take out all the time. I decided to give homemade Thai food another whirl, and WOW this attempt did not disappoint.
Read full storyHow to Make Instagram-worthy Smoothie Bowls
Have you ever scrolled through you Instagram feed and spent hours looking at beautiful, absolutely gorgeous smoothie bowls? I know I have!. Every time I looked at these smoothie bowl pictures, I thought to myself "that looks too difficult, and "I'm not willing to buy all the ingredients to make something that might fail". The times I did attempt these, a fair share of my smoothies did not look pretty or appetizing. Instead, I was left with bowls of slush and a lot of effort gone to waste...BUT, what if I told you that the process is actually relatively easy and inexpensive? Finally, after lots of experimenting, I found a way to get these right.
Read full storyHow to Start a Food Blog in the Middle of a Pandemic
It was mid-March when the world turned upside down for most of us. As 2021 is quickly approaching, I am taking some time to reflect on this past year - a blur of a year that feels seemingly uneventful, but was actually very eventful.
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