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Thinking about getting an AeroGarden? Have you read my other 2 posts about the AeroGarden (Farm Plus and Harvest)? Indoor hydroponic gardens: AeroGarden journal 1Indoor hydroponic gardens: AeroGarden journal 2 Or maybe you already own an AeroGarden or two, and still enjoy growing all kinds of veggies? Want even more fresh produce directly from plants... Continue Reading →
For those of us who don't live in our hometown or home country, there are times when we crave our hometown comfort food but can't just go out and buy it. Recreating that hometown taste is the only way to satisfy our cravings. A bowl of Char Siu with rice (叉燒飯) warms my heart and... Continue Reading →
It has been over 6 months since I started my 2 indoor hydroponic gardens: The AeroGarden Farm Plus (left) and AeroGarden Harvest (right). So far I still enjoy them. In my Indoor hydroponic gardens: AeroGarden journal 1 (take a look if you haven't read it yet), I recorded the initial growth of all the veggies/herbs/flowers... Continue Reading →
Growing up in Hong Kong, hamburgers were always linked to fast food. I only thought of McDonald's when anyone mentioned hamburgers - homemade didn't exist. But the reality is that hamburgers can be so much more! Imagine if you had freshly baked homemade buns, freshly ground high- quality meat, and fresh home-grown veggies; then your... Continue Reading →
I love garlic! Its powerful aroma is magical. You can eat it raw to enjoy its bold and spicy flavor, or you can cook it to reveal a more subtle and sweeter flavor. Garlic can certainly elevate your favorite dishes! Garlic is native to Central Asia. It is highly nutritious, and is well known to... Continue Reading →
Farm-to-table gained its popularity because people are concerned about where their food comes from, its freshness, and its safety. For some lucky folks who own a farm or a backyard edible garden, farm-to-table is just a part of their daily life. I love the joke my husband told me his grandfather would say to emphasize... Continue Reading →
Shiitake mushrooms 香菇 (hoeng¹ gu¹) are very popular in Asian cooking. Growing up, I remember eating them in both everyday dishes at home, and fancy banquet dishes in restaurants. They are used in stir-fries, dumplings, stews, soups, vegetable dishes, etc. They add umami and a satisfying savory flavor to a dish due to their natural... Continue Reading →
Other than making our kids a special cake for their birthdays, we usually let them choose which restaurant or type of food they want to eat. Surprisingly, for two years in a row my son chose to have my homemade pizza for his birthday dinner! This is a moment that makes a mom feel proud... Continue Reading →
