Today, March 20th, is equinox day and marks the first day of Spring in 2011 for those living in the Northern Hemisphere. This means the sun’s center is directly over the earth’s equator, giving us days and nights that are roughly equal in length. To welcome the coming of Spring, I wanted to make a delicious [Read More...]
Early this morning, the temperature outside dropped to 32° F (or 0° C). With the heater running all night and a few nights of not-so-good sleep, I woke up today feeling very dry and thirsty. It was one of those thirst that I knew drinking water wouldn’t cure. I barely had any moisture or saliva in [Read More...]
If you’ve read my recipe post on Shrimp Wonton Soup, you’ll know how much I LOVE and obsess over good wontons and dumplings. And to make a delicious high quality wonton soup (or a dumpling soup), a supreme broth is one of the secrets that will make your whole family asking for more. The broth is an [Read More...]

Every now and then, I really enjoy a nice bowl of pumpkin soup. Especially in cold weather. Why? Pumpkins are in season during the winter months and they are very healthy for us. They are known to be loaded with quality anti-oxidants like beta carotene and vitamin C to boost our immune system. They are also [Read More...]
Wonton Soup and dumplings have always been an obsessed favorite of mine since I was a young girl in Hong Kong. Foodies and veteran Chinese wonton chefs hold high standards to judge a good wonton soup from an inferior one. Wonton soup is a beloved Chinese dish with its delicate taste and fineness appraised by poets [Read More...]
The Hot and Sour Soup is a favorite for many when it comes to Chinese soups. Aside from its delicious hot and tangy sour tastes, this soup also offers many excellent health benefits. So much so that the soup’s recipe is published in the following books: American Heart Association’s The New American Heart Association Cookbook the [Read More...]






