Thursday, January 26, 2012
I LOVE MY CITY.
Sadly, I've only been to Molinari's from Anthony Bourdain's drunken layover in San Francisco. But it was delicious!! I highly recommend it. Sorrento's in the outer mission is just as good. And probably cheaper. Yum! Have a look at where else he went to get plastered:
Monday, January 2, 2012
The kitchen is a laboratory.
Introducing Moto from Chicago! Where the chefs Homaro Cantu and Ben Roche are pushing the limits on what your tastebuds can experience. A serious mindf**k when you realize you're tasting tuna but eating watermelon. But their argument is that with this new technology, it will soon eliminate several environmental issues caused by the food industry such as over-fishing and shipping ingredients long distances. The device they used reminds me of something I learned in food engineering. I never thought you would want to do this at the restaurant level. Food manufacturers do this all the time with flavors. I recall walking into a whole pantry full of plastic jars of "natural" flavorings for the rice I was working on. But I digress.
So would you eat nacho-look-a-like that tastes sweet or tuna that is actually watermelon? These chefs have too much fun with liquid nitrogen. And I don't blame them. That stuff is AWESOME.
So would you eat nacho-look-a-like that tastes sweet or tuna that is actually watermelon? These chefs have too much fun with liquid nitrogen. And I don't blame them. That stuff is AWESOME.
Sunday, January 1, 2012
It's been a good year 2011. Let's review
Happy New Year everyone! Happy 2012! I hope you all had a very safe and wonderful day!
2011 was a year full of adventures for me. I was pushed to do things I wouldn't normally do. I learned more about myself as I traveled on my own for 6 weeks. I learned to be brave with each challenge I faced. I met incredible people. I was given many opportunities and I fully appreciate the experience of each. What a splendid end to a fantastically adventurous year! As for a new year's resolution? I hope I will be able to blog at least once a week about what I am truly passionate about and share it with you. Cheers!
Now for the review! (I'm broadening my horizons on blog topics. Enjoy!) I'm pretty obsessed with television. Ever since I was little, I was the sack of potatoes on the couch. My mom tells me that's why my eyes are so big. Because of watching so much television. lol. Oh Asian mothers.
Early on, I lost interest in the Food Network Channel due to the redundancy of its hosts and food topics. Yawn. Thus I was excited when the Cooking Channel debuted. And this year there's a new show that premiered today called: Cheap Bites. Within a few minutes I was hooked. I just met my cheap food soulmate. I laughed so hard I cried. And I feel like a lot of people can relate to the topic of staying within a budget and/or being an Asian. The host, Eddie Huang (Check out his blog: http://thepopchef.blogspot.com/) was a very honest host and just very frank which is refreshing! His restaurant, Baohaus in NYC, serves Taiwanese-style street food items called baos. These fluffy buns are filled with different ingredients with an American spin. He mentioned that it's $3 per bun. My goodness. Clearly he doesn't know how cheap I am. $3?! per bun?! You cray cray Eddie. My absolute favorite part in the show was when he had his mom come on his fishing trip with him. I made my tiger mother sit down and watch this part because I could not stop finding similarities between them. It was hilarious especially the scene where she tells him, "I should have brought food. Next time we need to bring crackers. Saltines." LOL. Died. I don't know why but my mom always has to have food with her also. And at the end when he is on his date. Ahahaha. That's actually how I order food. Based on the price because not everyone can afford everything. "Oh NO! That looks DISGUSTING. Especially that number at the end." lol. It was $16. I was at an Italian restaurant yesterday in Berkeley where I had to justify paying $31 for sub-par food and minimal portions. I know I may be a small Asian girl and you adjust the portion size because of that but I can eat. Never underestimate, my friends. :)
I cannot wait for the next episode. There is going to be another episode, right? I sure hope so. Because he's a keeper folks. I couldn't find a copy of the episode online and Cooking Channel hasn't acknowledged it on their website either. Shameful. But to get a sense of his humor, have a read of his Iron Chef recap: Eddie's Recap
If you're not in NYC to go check out his buns, come to San Francisco to try The Chairman's buns. Eddie Huang may have slung dirty fighting words at us but we rise above such pettiness. Besides, not everyone can afford a plane ticket across the country. Sorry buddy!
As always: stay curious, my friends!
2011 was a year full of adventures for me. I was pushed to do things I wouldn't normally do. I learned more about myself as I traveled on my own for 6 weeks. I learned to be brave with each challenge I faced. I met incredible people. I was given many opportunities and I fully appreciate the experience of each. What a splendid end to a fantastically adventurous year! As for a new year's resolution? I hope I will be able to blog at least once a week about what I am truly passionate about and share it with you. Cheers!
Now for the review! (I'm broadening my horizons on blog topics. Enjoy!) I'm pretty obsessed with television. Ever since I was little, I was the sack of potatoes on the couch. My mom tells me that's why my eyes are so big. Because of watching so much television. lol. Oh Asian mothers.
Early on, I lost interest in the Food Network Channel due to the redundancy of its hosts and food topics. Yawn. Thus I was excited when the Cooking Channel debuted. And this year there's a new show that premiered today called: Cheap Bites. Within a few minutes I was hooked. I just met my cheap food soulmate. I laughed so hard I cried. And I feel like a lot of people can relate to the topic of staying within a budget and/or being an Asian. The host, Eddie Huang (Check out his blog: http://thepopchef.blogspot.com/) was a very honest host and just very frank which is refreshing! His restaurant, Baohaus in NYC, serves Taiwanese-style street food items called baos. These fluffy buns are filled with different ingredients with an American spin. He mentioned that it's $3 per bun. My goodness. Clearly he doesn't know how cheap I am. $3?! per bun?! You cray cray Eddie. My absolute favorite part in the show was when he had his mom come on his fishing trip with him. I made my tiger mother sit down and watch this part because I could not stop finding similarities between them. It was hilarious especially the scene where she tells him, "I should have brought food. Next time we need to bring crackers. Saltines." LOL. Died. I don't know why but my mom always has to have food with her also. And at the end when he is on his date. Ahahaha. That's actually how I order food. Based on the price because not everyone can afford everything. "Oh NO! That looks DISGUSTING. Especially that number at the end." lol. It was $16. I was at an Italian restaurant yesterday in Berkeley where I had to justify paying $31 for sub-par food and minimal portions. I know I may be a small Asian girl and you adjust the portion size because of that but I can eat. Never underestimate, my friends. :)
I cannot wait for the next episode. There is going to be another episode, right? I sure hope so. Because he's a keeper folks. I couldn't find a copy of the episode online and Cooking Channel hasn't acknowledged it on their website either. Shameful. But to get a sense of his humor, have a read of his Iron Chef recap: Eddie's Recap
If you're not in NYC to go check out his buns, come to San Francisco to try The Chairman's buns. Eddie Huang may have slung dirty fighting words at us but we rise above such pettiness. Besides, not everyone can afford a plane ticket across the country. Sorry buddy!
As always: stay curious, my friends!
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