I just love Portuguese Egg Tart. I went to university in Zhuhai, which is on the border with Macau. When I was able to visit Macau, I walked immediately to “Cookie Street” and bought beautifully baked and luscious Portuguese Egg Tarts (Pastel de Nata). These [read more…]

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…]

Sauteed Tomatoes with Eggs is one of the most common and highly praised dishes in China. It is simple and easy to make. The combination of tomatoes and eggs provide rich nutrients to our diet. Just as importantly, it is so satisfyingly delicious and it [read more…]