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These Kaleidoscopic Chinese Tea Eggs (茶叶蛋) are key parts of a food culture that is at least as old as the Tang Dynasty (1500 years ago). Just peeling them open reveals ancient patterns that resonate in the psychedelic “Tie-Dyed” Hippy dresses of the 1960s and [read more…]

These #1Easy Vietnamese Shrimp Spring Rolls are delightful to behold and amazing to eat. When matched with a cool dip of Peanut Butter Sauce, well, they are simply delicious! In Vietnam, spring rolls are similar to what sandwiches are in the West—popular as stand-alone lunches [read more…]

I love this Cool and Modern New York Cheesecake with its creamy filling and flavorful crust. There is a happiness about it that conjures up the sophisticated jazz of modern art and architecture for which New York is famous. While Audrey Hepburn did not eat [read more…]

Bouillabaisse Marseilles. The words themselves are wonderful to speak out loud. Bouillabaisse Marseilles. The sounds are as sumptuous as the taste of the soup itself. The legends and realities of myth, migration, and the Mediterranean join worlds and food cultures into this one superb dish. [read more…]

Summer, Winter, Spring, or Fall. I love them all. Any season is a perfect match for this smooth and delightful treat. Think of enjoying this creamy mouthful of pure pleasure. I do! This Coconut Cream Pie recipe is easy to make and for those coconut [read more…]

Mapo Tofu (麻婆豆腐) is another classic dish from Sichuan province as old as the Qing Dynasty. You can find this popular selection in Chinese restaurants around the world. Over the centuries, cooks have developed many variations, but the essence of Mapo Tofu has not changed. [read more…]

Walk up almost any food street in China and you will find vendors selling this famous Hot and Sour Noodles (酸辣粉) dish. It is as common as a hotdog stand at an American baseball game and there are often long lines at the best shops. [read more…]

The Fried Chicken delight is one of the most popular and traditional Korean specialties worldwide. The chicken is so crunchy and juicy and has an amazing combination of spices and sweetness. There is a stickiness that marries everything into an addictive whole. I have added [read more…]

This Dreamy Lemon Yogurt Cake has a cloudlike soft, moist, and particularly delicate center with a crispy crust and top. The rich lemon yogurt is a reminder of the American South, or a leisurely mid-afternoon treat in a Mediterranean café. The cake is so moist [read more…]

Ciabatta Bread Temptation is crunchy, chewy, and soft all at once. It is as rustic as it is refined. Yes, that is how it is supposed to be—a glorious seduction of texture with a rich flavor that is ultra-satisfying. Make it, taste it, and never [read more…]