Love You, Pho Real

Love You Pho Real. Illustration from garlicdelight.com.

It’s winter. It’s cold. It’s hard to muster up the motivation to cook. Why not sit down to a steaming bowl of pho at the closest, hole-in-the-wall pho joint? We’ve got one, Pho Little Saigon, around the corner. Action To Take Send this card to someone you love today to wish them a happy Friday … Read more

3 Tips: How to Slice Lamb Super Thin For Hot Pot

3 Tips For Slicing Lamb For Hot Pot. Illustration from garlicdelight.com.

The best way to greet the cold winter rains is with hot pot. Lamb is by far my favorite meat to enjoy with hot pot. But I only enjoy it super thin, the way it is served at “steamboat” (hot pot) restaurants, shabu-shabu, and Korean BBQ. Since Alex and I are not willing to add another kitchen appliance to … Read more

Portuguese Dessert: Pastéis De Nata

Egg Tart compared to pastéis de nata. Illustration from garlicdelight.com.

Alex and I are planning to travel to Portugal at the end of January for work. A great way to get prepared for the trip is to learn about Portuguese cuisine since it’s a mystery to me what Portuguese people eat. Colonial Influences As I look into Portuguese cuisines, I remember that the Portuguese had a … Read more

Mmm, Garlic: We’ve got sprouts

Mmm Garlic. Inspiration from garlicdelight.com.

Amid the stressful flurry of Christmas preparations, a peek of green cheered me up greatly today. You would have missed it if you hadn’t looked carefully. The pots of garlic all looked the same, damp soil with tubing sitting quietly on top. Upon closer inspection, Alex spotted that the Lotus garlic was sprouting!! This turban … Read more