In TCM (traditional Chinese medicine) this soup is great for clearing dampness and excess heat which is common in the summer while the temperatures are hot and humid🥵 Ingredients (serves 5-6) - 2lb winter melon, peeled, seeded, cut into large chunks - 1 cup coix seeds (Job’s tears) - 1 cup f

Who else loves snacking?! 🙋🏻‍♀️ I had delicious pâté last month and can’t stop thinking about it ^.^ so here we are! Fixed up a plate full of goodies 😋 Here we have… - Pâté de champagne (pork, duck liver, duck heart) - Rillette de cochon (pork shoulder, pork belly) - Sourdough bread - Sou

In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), osmanthus flower and aged tangerine peel are powerhouse herbs for the respiratory system. If you have a chronic cough with clear phlegm, this tea will help warm the lung meridian to dispel cold and dry excess dampness to stop the phlegm production. Ingredi

My top 5 picks worth your $$$ for baking 1. Kitchenaid stand mixer. This is a non-negotiable if you love baking. It will save you so much time and carpel tunnel from having to whip meringue, cream or knead dough for a million hours! It also lasts forever, I had mine for over 10 years and it’s s

When it comes to cooking, there are a few items that I think are worth investing in. Here are my top 5! 🖐️ 1. Dutch oven. Preferably Le Creuset or Staub. They are made so well and last forever!!👌The cast iron retains heat making it a great kitchen tool for stews, braises, soups and sourdough bre

This soup is a classic home-style Cantonese soup made with potatos, carrots, corn & tomatoes slowly simmered with chicken or pork. I love how naturally sweet this is from the carrots and corn. So comforting ☺️ The name “ABC” comes from it being nutritionally packed with vitamin A,B and C. V

Aside from unblocking stagnant energy, this “Rosebud, jujube, goji berry” tea also has many other TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) benefits such as… ❤️ Nourishing blood and calming the mind. In TCM, the mind and spirit (shen) reside in the heart and require a sufficient supply of healthy blood

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), dried chrysanthemum (菊花 guk fa) is used to clear heat and detoxify the body which makes it a common remedy for fevers, headaches and symptoms associated with “wind-heat” and “yeet hay”. Dried chrysanthemum is frequently brewed as a tea with a gentle calmin

In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), osmanthus flower and aged tangerine peel are powerhouse herbs for the respiratory system. If you have a chronic cough with clear phlegm, this tea will help warm the lung meridian to dispel cold and dry excess dampness to stop the phlegm production. Ingredi

This “Rose bud, jujube, goji berry tea” is a TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) trifecta for unblocking stagnant energy aka blocked Qi (your body’s vital energy). When it’s blocked you feel tired, stressed, moody, bloated, a tight chest and PMS. This blend is very powerful because the ingredien

Have you’ve tried corn and pork dumplings?! The sweetness of the corn pairs perfectly with the savory pork. But not all dumplings are created equal. This brand “Wei Chan” has been my go-to for the last 15 years. I’ve tried many others but this one remains # 1 🥇!! For dipping, I like using soy s

Kick back & relax with a calming tea made with TCM (traditional Chinese medicine) ingredients ☺️ This tea is filled with calming properties and antioxidants from goji berries, white jasmine flower and chrysanthemum. This trio pairs together harmoniously creating a fragrant soothing tea 💕🍵

It’s been awhile since I last had tempeh. It’s def going to make a comeback in my cooking 😋 Can you believe this brick contains 51g of protein!? Crazy 😱 it’s also super healthy and helps with gut health, digestion, and bone density. For this stir fry, I didn’t measure. Just eyeballed it and tas

Have you tried pork & corn dumplings? 🥟 This combo is my absolute favorite! The sweetness of the corn pairs perfectly with the savory pork. But not all dumplings are created equal. This brand “Wei Chan” has been my go-to for the last 15 years. I’ve tried many others but this one remains # 1

Who loves Asian style ribs? ✋ Asianmaxxxing food is usually where my brain goes whenever I cook. Not always but very often! I can’t help but love the flavors of tang, sweet and savory-ness all intertwined ☺️ Here… I made Asian style pork ribs. One of my favorites that keeps evolving every ti

This is one of my favorite dishes to make with bitter melon. The classic… “Chinese bitter melon egg stir fry”! Simple & delicious especially with rice ^.^ Before I couldn’t handle the bitterness but now I love it! ☺️ With a few cooking techniques ~ you can reduce the bitterness and balance