Oranges are very symbolic in the Asian culture. When I was little we always had fruit available. There wasn’t an emphasis placed on dessert in my family.
Posts tagged Chinatown
Asian Veggie Burger (Vegan)
Since my mother grew up in Shanghai—and gave me a deep appreciation of Asian cooking and flavors—these veggie burgers are totally up my alley! They remind me of the wonderful, aromatic, vegetable cutlets that my grandmother, Liza (now 97), made each time we visited her in Israel.
What’s the Difference Between Lychees, Rambutans & Longans
Published in the Huffington Post. I remember eating lychees a lot when I was little. I don’t have much of a sweet tooth but I’m obsessed with Asian desserts.
Asian pot stickers recipe
Head to the Asian market, grab your ingredients, bottle of wine and enjoy your scrumptious dumplings. Great to put together with friends or for date night.
All good things come in little red envelopes.
I remember when I was younger I would get so super excited when I received a little red envelope. There was always only one fabulous thing inside…CASH!
Bye Bye Dragon Hello year of the Snake
On Sunday February 10th we say goodbye to the year of the dragon and hello to the year of the Snake. Many of you may be wondering how it’s determined which year belongs to which animal.