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UP CLOSE:Southern Thailand Market Tour

admin — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:36:31 +0000

Becky explores the soul of Thai food culture in the sprawling rural markets and shoddily built food stalls near the Andaman sea.

TET TRADITIONS

admin — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:30:53 +0000

It’s kinda awesome that we get to celebrate New Year’s twice within a 1-2 month time frame every year.

What is Chinese New Year?

admin — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 01:20:46 +0000

2012 is the year of the Dragon and it has significant meaning. It is considered the most important year of the Chinese zodiac.

Come Sit for Mani Pedi!

admin — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 21:48:33 +0000

A MANS POINT OF VIEW! Aaron Weller writes about his Asian mani pedi experience. $24 dollars doesn't mean $24 dollars!

How bad do you want to eat?

admin — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 23:17:36 +0000

Find out how to choose the perfect chopstick!!

Who Loves Peppercorns?

admin — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 20:05:41 +0000

There are many types of peppercorns and they all come from the same plant. Most peppercorns are grown in India and other parts of Asia. The difference between them is in how they are processed.

Is there a Santa Claus?

admin — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 00:49:39 +0000

There is a Vietnamese tradition where we are supposed to put our shoes out on Christmas Eve so that they could be filled with presents from Ông Già Nô-en, which literally translates into Old Man Christmas. We never followed this tradition when I was growing up. In fact, I only learned about Santa Claus through [...]

Does Vietnam Have Pink Turkeys?

admin — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 14:48:16 +0000

Thanksgiving is just around the corner and about this time every year, while I start prepping my menu for Thanksgiving dinner, a vision of a pink turkey comes into my head. Not pink as in raw, but pink like “only real men can wear a pink shirt like that” pink. A little history….my parents came [...]

SAK-E IT TO ME: the Trivial Pursuit of the Cheese Wheel

admin — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 03:01:52 +0000

Welcome to Trivial Pursuit “Cheese and Sake” edition or at least that is how I felt last-week when I attended a round table tasting put on by none other than herself, Barrie Lynn, “The Cheese Impresario. So in the theme of this great American board-game, I will recount my sensory experience one category at a [...]

Dumplings Are A Girls Best Friend

admin — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 14:16:37 +0000

Dumplings…a girl’s best friend! Well, maybe I’m the only girl that feels that way, but it is in fact one of my favorite foods in the whole entire world because I think it is in fact the best creation ever. I could eat dumplings every day if I had to, that is how much I [...]

Dim Sum Guide

admin — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 22:57:51 +0000

Dim Sum is a tradition that started on Cantons famous Silk Road a super long time ago. Farmers would stop into the tea houses for a little drink and relaxation. At first it was inappropriate to serve food with tea but once they realized that tea actually aided in digestion, little plates (dim sum) were [...]

Japan Takes Food To Another Level

admin — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 15:52:32 +0000

Japan always seems to stay one step ahead of the game when it comes to technology but this is by far taking it to another level. EatinAsian blogger Bryan Howard shares the latest gadget to come from Strapya for Iphones. “iMeshi” cases by Strapya for iPhone 4 are made to look like traditional japanese foods. [...]

Champagne & Asian Food

admin — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 16:22:29 +0000

What champagnes pair well with Asian food? Aaron VanDerMaas, Malibu, CA. Wines are categorized by flavor and champagnes are no exception. Just like wines, champagne can be sweet and dry. When pairing food with champagne you will want to keep the 6 categories in mind: • Doux • Demi-sec • Dry • Extra Dry • [...]

MSG!! Good or Bad?

admin — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 12:55:32 +0000

“What’s the deal with MSG? Is it really harmful to me? Do Asian cooks still use it?” Joshua Swanson, LA. The Japanese have a word for it: “umami”. It’s a “fifth taste”, in addition to salt, sweet, sour, and bitter. MSG is roughly translated as “meatiness”. MSG is a controversial ingredient and a lot of [...]

Did I just eat cow tongue?

admin — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 13:48:53 +0000

I am a self proclaimed “foodie.” I adore good food. It makes me happy and was one of my motivations for visiting Japan. I have always been very fond of Asian cuisine and have made it my personal mission to taste all of the various styles of Japanese fare. At times this was the most [...]

5 Rules To Eat By

admin — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 04:50:15 +0000

When Kimlai asked me to do a guest writing spot on her blog I was so excited! After all, I had gotten her to ask me by “auditioning” with a couple of home -made meals. I love food…and as someone who talks for a living…I always have something to say. I thought: I approach cooking [...]

You know you’re Asian when….

admin — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 22:47:09 +0000

* There is a sale on an item and you buy 100 of them. * You make tea in a saucepan. * You call an older person you’ve never met before “uncle” * Your mother does everything for you if you are male. * You do all the housework and cooking if you are female. [...]

Can You Eat a Fishhead?

admin — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 23:18:38 +0000

Interview with THE FISHMAN. Matt at VE Trading shares his expertise on fish. Why did you get into the fish business? M:Ironically it was by accident…I was looking for part time work while doing real estate…and found the early hours workable. I could prospect clients in the afternoon, however, it didn’t work out and I [...]