I don’t know about you, but I start getting sick of Thanksgiving food by the Saturday after Thanksgiving. This is after I’ve turned my leftovers into breakfast stuffing, a sandwich, and a crescent ring, and I’ve had my fill of thyme and sage. That’s where these Sichuan-spiced tossed noodles made with my favorite sauces from …
Turkey gets a bad rep for being too laborious to cook and too dry to enjoy. You usually have to defrost the giant bird for a couple of days, brine it for at least a day to minimize it drying out, and then roast it for several hours while continually basting it. Enter: sheet pan …
The Family Stone is one of the most polarizing Christmas movies that exists. It’s filled with horribly cringe-worthy-but-can’t-stop-watching scenes and over-the-top personalities that you either love or hate (I personally love the movie even if Sarah Jessica Parker’s character can drive me insane). But anyone who HAS watched it will remember the infamous scene with …
Happy almost Thanksgiving! If you’ve read my post highlighting the Thanksgiving specials available in NYC, then you’ve seen Mimi Cheng’s November special Thanksgiving dumplings made with organic turkey, homemade stuffing and turkey gravy with fresh cranberry sauce. Since I’m spending this Thanksgiving in Hong Kong and sadly can’t get to Mimi Cheng’s, I wanted to …
If you find yourself in New York this November, there are quite a few treats to be thankful for. Here’s a round-up of the best spots to get Thanksgiving specials available this month. From turkey mac and cheese to Thanksgiving croissants, these restaurants will be a great addition to a seasonal feast. Mimi Cheng’s Mimi …
Now that I’m in Hong Kong, this is my first year celebrating Thanksgiving without a turkey, but I’ll be damned if I let that prevent me from enjoying my absolute favorite side — stuffing. Croutons are legitimately my favorite snack (I eat them straight out of the bag like a raccoon), and stuffing is basically …
Call it biased for being born in October, but fall is my absolute favorite season. From sweater weather to the crisp smell in the air of the fall leaves that are changing into beautiful hues of orange and red, autumn is a magical time of year. And nothing brings that magic to life more than …
