February 2012
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December 2011
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Spicy Beef Noodle Soup - Niu Rou Mian 4.0
Spicy Beef Noodle Soup 4.0: Kicking it up another notch from my last niu rou mianrecipe. So far I think 4th time’s the charm!
Ingredients:
Meat & Veggies:
2.5 lbs Beef Shank
5 Garlic Cloves, peeled & smashed
1 Onion, cut into wedges
2 large Ginger slices
2 Tomatoes, cut into wedges
4 stalks of Green Onion (1 for garnish)
Bok choy or Spinach, blanched
A few sprigs of...
November 2011
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September 2011
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July 2011
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June 2011
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Keeping Brown Sugar Soft →
Hint: Ingredient is sweet, white and fluffy …
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September 2010
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Hamburgers with a Japanese Twist
Served sans buns and doused in a “demi-glace,” Japanese hamburgers are a tastier and juicier rendition of the infamous Salisbury steak. Cafe Mami in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is where I had my first taste, and I’m addicted to their Wafu Hamburg Steak, which is marinated in a reduction of soy sauce, citrus, and ginger. I haven’t found a recipe that tastes quite like it,...
August 2010
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Spicing Up Beef Noodle Soup - Niu Rou Mian with a...
There’s something of about beef noodle soup that makes the Chinese dish a favorite to many. My boyfriend and I love the Taiwanese spicy, braised beef version—the kind that tingles your tongue and rolls off with a hint of heat. Since the beef can be prepared in various types of broths, the challenge has been finding a bowl of noodles that tastes similar to the spicy flavors imprinted on our...
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A Little Taste of Hawaii – Ahi Shoyu Poke
A simple and tasty appetizer to make is poke (pronounced as poh-keh), a Hawaiian ceviche of cubed and seasoned sashimi. The fun part is dressing the poke to your liking. You can serve with a scoop of steamed rice, tortilla chips, crostini, or crispy rice cake (like Chaya Brasserie’s “Spicy Ahi Tuna over a Crispy Rice Cake” appetizer).
Recipe: Make Hawaii-style ahi poke...
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Eat, Drink, Play: Oahu - Part III
Continued from Part I & Part II.
When we’re not busy eating, we’re playing. Here are a few activity highlights from our week in Honolulu:
Stories Told
‘Iolani Palace 364 South King Street, Honolulu, HI (Downtown - Capitol District)
What: If only history class moved me as much as the audio tour of ‘Iolani Palace. Explore at your own pace and learn about the...
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Eat, Drink, Play: Oahu - Part II
Continued from Eat, Drink, Play: Oahu - Part I
The Breakfast Club
Leonard’s Bakery 933 Kapahulu Ave, Honolulu, HI (Waikiki - Diamond Head)
What: A sugary treat brought to Hawaii from Portugal, malasadas are airy donuts without the hole. Pick from cinnamon, plain sugar, or filled malasadas. For something salty, order a pao doce wrap - sweet dough bread wrapped around a sausage, ham,...
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Eat, Drink, Play: Oahu - Part I
Some vacations are just meant to be devoted to food, and my first trip to Hawaii was an accidental culinary adventure. A good friend took us to most of Oahu’s good eats, which included restaurants featured in the Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations in Hawaii episode as well as some local favorites. It’s hard to say no to good food, so we kept chowing and chowing.
The North Shore...