Host a Hot Pot!
Looking for a fun and interactive dining experience? Consider hosting a Chinese hot pot meal at home with the help of cookbook author Jeff Mao… Read More »Host a Hot Pot!
Looking for a fun and interactive dining experience? Consider hosting a Chinese hot pot meal at home with the help of cookbook author Jeff Mao… Read More »Host a Hot Pot!
Starting May 4, I’m adding a second subscription cycle. The first two rounds are separated by only 3 weeks, then it settles into a 4-week… Read More »New Bagel Subscription Cycle & Pick Up Location: Yarmouth Farmers Market
Happy year of the Rabbit! Rabbits are said to symbolize longevity, peace, and prosperity. Lot’s of foods are traditional in many Chinese and Far East… Read More »Happy Lunar New Year!
During my bagel baking classes, I’m often asked about equipment that I use, and for recommendations of what to buy to outfit the home kitchen.… Read More »Bagel and Bread Baking Shopping List
A lot has been written about traditional foods for Chinese New Year celebrations. The foods detailed in the plethora of online articles on the topic… Read More »Why do we eat Dumplings for Chinese New Year?
When I was a teenager, old enough to venture into San Francisco on my own from my hometown, about 35 minutes north of the city,… Read More »“Perfecting” Radish Cake – Luóbo Gāo (蘿蔔糕)
The cookbook has arrived! So fun to actually hold it in my hands! It’ll be shipping soon (Nov 30)! You can place a pre-order now!
One of the most important and unique flavors in Sichuan cuisine comes from the Sichuan peppercorn. It brings a lemony-citrusy floral flavor along with its… Read More »Sichuan Peppercorns (花椒 huājiāo)
As I was testing and researching cold water dough techniques for Chinese dumplings, I found that my preferred method took lessons from the bread technique… Read More »A Nearly No Knead Approach to Bagels!