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Last updated 27 days ago

Everyone loves sweet and sour

27 days ago

There’s no shortage of essays on authenticity (or lack therof) in Chinese-American...

The paradox of affordable luxury and canned fish

3 months ago

Food is the oldest luxury.It’s the first thing people fight over in...

The rising cost of cooking from my culture

3 months ago

Growing up in a California suburb, the Chinese grocery store was more...

Super Creamy Vegan Ice Cream Base Recipe

3 months ago

If you just want the base recipe you’re welcome to skip to...

Meet Kokumi: the flavorless flavor enhancer

4 months ago

What is kokumi?The literal translation from Japanese is rich-flavor (koku-mi), often described...

Where I ate Madrid with no itinerary

4 months ago

I spent the last week in Madrid on a whim. I landed...

Stop buying bad doubanjiang

5 months ago

How to source doubanjiangBuying doubanjiang is admittedly confusing. It’s in a foreign...

The Doubanjiang Guide

6 months ago

If a mapo tofu recipe includes a substitution for doubanjiang telling you...

How to make food videos

6 months ago

I’m moving! While I’m in the process of adding furniture and stocking...

Where to grocery shop: from farmers markets to WeChat groups

7 months ago

In today’s world, grocery shopping isn’t just about sustenance—it’s a reflection of...

20 minute meals for one

7 months ago

Most days I cook for one. I’m not a fan of repeat...

Does aging canned sardines make a difference?

7 months ago

It’s no secret I enjoy eating canned seafood, trying new species, sauces...