Tag Archives: cooking

Cooking when left to my own devices.. (read: Parents are on vacation… aka I’m spoiled)

Posted on June 27, 2012 by

Ever since I was young, when left to fend for myself when it came to food, I was always excited and ready to experiment. I do, however, play the melodramatic damsel card: “Oh dear, what am I to do? I shall … Continue reading →

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Eggplant with Shrimp Sauce/Paste (蝦醬茄子)

Posted on March 27, 2012 by

Eggplant… yum.. But, wait! Shrimp paste? Shrimp paste is definitely an acquired taste, and luckily, I love the stuff. Aside from its ashen gray, slightly non-appetizing, ugly color, it’s quite pungent as well. If you haven’t tried it before, I … Continue reading →

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Slight failure: Kimchi Pancake via Maangchi

Posted on February 29, 2012 by

What: Kimchi Pancake Verdict: It wasn’t a complete failure.  :/ I think it was the kimchi I had. Of course, (recipe here –>) Maangchi is genius, so I’m still going to experiment with Korean foods. The Kimchi Pancake turned out more briny tasting … Continue reading →

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