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Downtown in the New Orleans

January 11, 2012 eating out

There are several things that pop into my mind when I read the words “New Orleans.” Mardi Gras beads I wore for my eighth grade dance. My family’s trip to The Grove this summer, where I had an amazing cornbread at The Gumbo Pot. The whimsical tunes on Disney’s Princess and the Frog. Anne Rice’s [...]

Tagged as: arts district, calamari, corn, crab, dessert, dinner, downtown, etouffe, gumbo, jambalaya, Jason Ha, Los Angeles, New Orleans, NOLA's, seafood, shrimp, squid

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Father and Son Yucatan Tamales

December 6, 2011 dinner event

Sometimes, I wonder what it would be like if my parents were chefs instead of missionaries. Not that I don’t like them being missionaries. As annoying as it sometimes can get to be a pastor’s kid, I’m proud to have parents who have dedicated their lives into mission works. But while meeting the young chef [...]

Tagged as: chichen itza, chicken, cooking class, corn, dessert, dinner, downtown, egg, Mercado la Paloma, mexican, pepita, tamale, vegetarian, Yucatan

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The Turkey Always Looks Juicier on the Other Side

November 25, 2011 dinner event

There was an episode on Nip/Tuck (yes I like that show, don’t judge) where a beautiful model struts into a plastic surgery center asking for plastic surgery. (Picture credit from Entertainment Wallpapers) She’s stunning. She’s tall and skinny with curves at the right places. Her hair is shiny and her teeth is brilliant-white. There’s nothing [...]

Tagged as: alcohol, apple, bread, corn, dessert, dinner, granola, ham, pie, sausage, stuffing, sweet potatoes, tart, thanksgiving, turkey, walnuts, whiskey, wine

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A Trip to My Favorite Latino Supermarket

September 11, 2011 Los Angeles

One of the reasons why I love my apartment is the proximity to places that provides the two things I love: books and food. My apartment building is situated right across the public library. And on the other side of it is one of my favorite grocery stores, Northgate Market: Northgate Market is a Latino [...]

Tagged as: alcohol, cilantro, corn, grocery, koreatown, Latino, salsa, seafood, shrimp, taco, tortilla, vodka

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Jane, the Asian Harry Potter

July 17, 2011 eating out

I’ve been busy this weekend! My buddy Jane is here. She’s my high school friend, and she’s flown all the way from DC to hang with me for five days. Actually, her real purpose is to hit up San Diego for a week of Comic Con, but I’m just going to pretend she flew here [...]

Tagged as: beef, coffee, corn, dessert, downtown, froyo, hummus, kebab, Korean, lamb, mediterranean, mushrooms, peruvian, potatoes, quinoa, rice, risotto, seafood, snack, sushi, usc

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All the Single Ladies

July 6, 2011 My story

Last night, I came home early from work. I had a great day: an awesome interview with Marja Vongerichten (the host of the upcoming PBS TV series “Kimchi Chronicles” and wife of Chef Jean-Georges), a busy work day of transcribing and writing (no thumb-twiddling!) and a yummy mid-afternoon Asian snack (strawberry cheesecake pretzel sticks). And [...]

Tagged as: bacon, corn, cream cheese, ham, hoisin, salsa, soup, stew, zucchini

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