Posts Tagged ‘Chinese Food’

It was one of those days. I ran around trying to get plans together for Cooking for Love, the food and wine culinary event I co-host to benefit Break the Cycle (it’s happening on October 9th so get your tickets now!), work on the menu for my cookbook launch party coming up in 3 weeks, [...]

My Mother Leeann really knew her teas and she gave me the appreciation for a great cup of Chinese tea. If you are only familiar with teas that come in a bag, then you are missing out on a lot flavor and enjoyment. If you are not informed, shopping for Chinese teas can be intimidating and [...]

Shu Mei Makes 18 4 medium dried black mushrooms 1/1/2 teaspoons salt, divided 10 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast 1/8 teaspoon white pepper 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil 1/2 egg white 1 tablespoon cornstarch 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 teaspoon finely chopped ginger 2 tablespoons finely chopped carrot 4 tablespoons finely chopped onion 3 tablespoons light soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1 tablespoon chopped green onion with tops 18 shu mei wrappers Soak [...]