Singaporean Sweet Pork Jerky

Singaporean Pork Jerky

Last week, a friend visiting from Singapore brought us a gift of pork jerky from one of the best jerky stores. I knew nothing of Singapore jerky and wasn’t expecting to be excited by it. OH MY GOD. It was (i.e. it’s all long gone) so tender and flavorful. I’ve spent this week tracking down [...]

Chinese Green Onion Pancakes

Chinese Green Onion (Scallion) Pancakes

A flattened piece of dough stuff with green onions, then rolled into a straw, which is once again rolled into the flower bud shape in the photo above. Sadly, the bud isn’t the final step but it is next rolled flat and fried. Savory and crisp on the edges, Chinese green onion pancakes can be [...]

Oyster & Shitake Mushrooms

Giant Oyster Mushrooms & Shitakes in Oyster Sauce

I’ve reached day six of the Eating Down the Fridge challenge and I’m happy to report all is going well. No one is starving and our meals are not a crazy combination of disparate goods. I’m also excited to announce you can read more about my EDF experience on A Mighty Appetite with Kim O’Donnel [...]

Bitter Melon & Pork Rib Soup

Bitter Melon & Pork Soup

Day four of the Eating Down the Fridge challenge at A Mighty Appetite and I am behind on posting (but fortunately, eating well). Not only is today’s post a simple and delicious soup, it utilizes a cooking method which I’ve been using lately and am anxious to share with you. It’s energy saving and easier [...]

BBQ Pork Fried Rice Recipe

bbq pork fried rice

Today is Day 1 of Eating Down the Fridge and I welcome the challenge with a simple fried rice. It’s my weekly go-to dish when I need a quick meal or when there are certain leftovers needing to be used up.

Chinese Braised Spare Ribs: Sticky Deliciousness

chinese braised ribs

The weather is cold and rainy here in Vancouver which makes me crave fatty, rich foods. I’m trying to cut back on such things and convinced myself that this recipe would be better than some others I was considering. Somehow, smaller pieces of food equate to healthy cooking (I know, I’m crazy) — ah well, [...]

Bitter Melon (Fu Gua) With Egg

bitter_melon

My new favorite vegetable has got to be the bitter melon. It’s a rather knobby looking green cylinder which is aptly named. It is utterly and truly bitter. I’ve had it in soups but prefer it best when paired with the sweetness of eggs in a simple stir-fry/omelet.