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Japanese Sukiyaki
My Chinese grandfather grew up in Japanese-occupied Taiwan during WWII. As such, he had a lot of exposure to Japanese culture and even...
Christine Simons
Aug 11, 20257 min read


Superfood Smoothie: My Favorite Breakfast Recipe
A lot of people enjoy breakfast smoothies. I happen to be one of them. Today, I want to share with you my favorite recipe for a...
Christine Simons
Jul 7, 20257 min read


Gluten-Free Chinese Potstickers
This post is actually a follow-up to my post on make-ahead potstickers . A few weeks ago, I carved out the time to make a batch, but I...
Christine Simons
Apr 15, 20254 min read


How to Process, Store, and Use Ginger Root
In some of my earliest posts, I detailed how to use fresh ginger root to develop a ginger bug starter culture and naturally fermented...
Christine Simons
Jan 20, 20253 min read


Chinese Hot Pot
This year, my husband and I agreed to host a foreign exchange student from mainland China. He and his family have introduced us to all...
Christine Simons
Dec 30, 20246 min read


Make-Ahead Chinese Potstickers
When my grandfather immigrated to the United States from Taiwan, he tried to leave his heritage behind. My American grandmother, on the...
Christine Simons
Sep 2, 20247 min read


How to Make Your Own (Non-Boozy!) Ginger Ale - Part 2
Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. Any purchases you make through these links may result in commission payment to me,...
Christine Simons
Aug 30, 20246 min read


How to Make Your Own (Non-Boozy!) Ginger Ale - Part 1
I must confess, I entered the world of home-fermenting with some hesitancy. Starting off with sourdough was one thing; brewing homemade...
Christine Simons
Aug 29, 20244 min read
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