This is a delicious dish to try in Singapore Hawker Centers. Not the traditional carrot cake that is often consumed for dessert [...]
Articles By: Erin De Santiago
Photo of the Week: Apple and Honeyed Marcona Almond Salad
This is a homemade salad with mixed greens, apple chunks, and Marcona almonds coated in honey and brown sugar and then toasted. [...]
Taipei Dim Sum: Shang Palace at the Shangri-La in the Far Eastern Plaza
Surprisingly, quality Cantonese dim sum is quite a hit or miss in Taipei. With its proximity to Hong Kong and the variety [...]
Photo of the Week: Jongzi – Dragon Boat Festival Dumplings Served in Taiwan
In honor of the recent Dragon Boat Festival holiday we just celebrated, this is a delicious jongzi dumpling that is traditionally served [...]
Photo of the Week: Peanut Ice Cream with Cilantro in Taipei, Taiwan
Some people may think this combination of ingredients sounds less than appetizing, but all I can say is “don’t knock it ’til [...]
Photo of the Week: Shanghai Fried Pork Buns
Delicious Shanghai fried pork buns for Kao-chi restaurant here in Taipei. This Shanghai specialty is a pork stuffed bun that is crispy [...]
Photo of the Week: Taiwanese Snow Ice (Xue Hua Bing)
Known as “xue hua bing” in Chinese, snow ice is a popular dessert in Taiwan. It is made with condensed milk and/or [...]
Photo of the Week: Singapore Chili Crab
A signature dish in Singapore, Chili Crab is fairly spicy, super messy, but certainly a worthwhile treat. This photo is from Prima [...]
My Birthday Dinner at Abu Authentic Cuisine in Taipei, Taiwan
Tuesday was my birthday and we spent it at my favorite restaurant here in Taipei. Every time we visit, the owner and [...]
A Visit to Waterstone Winery’s Tasting Room at the Taste of Oxbow in Downtown Napa, California
During one of my many visits to the Napa Valley, Brett and I accidentally stumbled upon Waterstone Wines while at the Taste [...]
