We’ve been dealing with lingering dry coughs in our house lately, the kind that leaves your throat scratchy and uncomfortable. The weather has been all over the place, so I did what my mom always did and made snow fungus dessert soup, 糖水. So What Is It? It’s a light, slightly sweet Chinese dessert soup…
Category: Comfort Food
Including timeless comfort food recipes such as macaroni and cheese, mashed potatoes, meatloaf, pot roast, and chicken noodle soup. These are dishes that many people associate with comfort and warmth.
Sweet Moments in Hokkaido
If you’ve ever been to Hokkaido, or had it sitting on your travel wishlist, you’ve probably heard people go on and on about the food. Especially the ice cream. Honestly, I used to wonder what all the fuss was about. How different could it really be? And then I tried it. So I get it…
A Sweet Summer in Hakodate
This summer we had the chance to visit Hakodate, and it turned out to be such a memorable trip for so many reasons. One of the best parts was getting to try Snaffles cheesecake again! Twelve years ago, I had my first taste of Japanese cheesecake from Snaffles and I instantly fell in love. There’s…
Hearty Eats: Braised Short Rib Ragù
Braised short ribs might just be one of my all-time favourite comfort meals. They’re rich, hearty, and exactly what you want on a cozy night in. What I love most is that while they feel fancy, the process is actually really simple. You just let them slow-cook on the stove or in the oven, and…
Baked Alaska: A Timeless Classic Dessert
The first time I tasted Baked Alaska was at a restaurant in Hong Kong, and I was hooked instantly. Even though I’ve loved it for a long time, I hadn’t actually tried making it myself until recently. With Valentine’s Day around the corner, I thought it would be a fun surprise for my husband and…
Chinese Turnip Cakes
There’s something about the smell of turnip cakes sizzling in a pan that takes me straight back to my childhood. Every year without fail, my mom would make big batches of these savoury cakes, and they were always a hit — friends, family, neighbours, everyone loved them. In our culture, turnip cakes are more than…
Smashed Potato Bites
Who can resist crispy, creamy smashed potato bites? They are a go-to snack or appetizer in our house, and my kids never get tired of them. You get that golden, crispy outside with a soft, fluffy centre, and then you can top them with whatever you’re craving. My sons are absolutely obsessed with them. The…
Pandan Ice Cream: A Taste of Comfort and Nostalgia
If you’re craving a flavour that feels both unique and deeply comforting, you’re in for a treat. Today, I’m sharing my recipe for homemade Pandan Ice Cream. This is one of my all-time favourite treats. Now, I’ll be honest, pandan can be a bit polarizing because the taste is so distinct. It’s like a blend of rich vanilla and…
Soul-Warming Homemade Kare Udon
Today, I’m excited to share a real family favourite in our house: Kare Udon. To be honest, it’s my husband’s favourite. I’ve been leaning into making things from scratch lately, there’s just something so satisfying about it, don’t you think? One of my recent kitchen projects has been perfecting my own homemade curry roux. Sure, those…
Easy Shanghai Noodles
There is something about a family favourite that just makes the day. For my kids, it’s Shanghai noodles. These were a constant in my house growing up, and honestly, I was usually the one going back for thirds. Now that I’m the one in the kitchen, I appreciate them for a whole different reason: they…
The Perfect Pull-Apart Dinner Rolls
There’s something about the smell of fresh bread baking that just feels comforting, especially when it’s a batch of these pull-apart dinner rolls. I’ve been baking for years now, and this is one of those recipes I’ve come back to again and again. I’ve tweaked it over time, mostly just figuring out what works best…
Beef Pepper Rice
Back in 2011, I was walking through the streets of Hong Kong when I came across something that quickly became a favourite—sizzling beef pepper rice. I still remember the first bite. It had that mix of sweet and savoury that just worked, and after that, I kept going back for it. It was one of…
Traditional Homemade Potstickers
Making homemade potstickers is honestly a lot easier than people think, and once you make them yourself, it’s hard to go back to the frozen store-bought ones. The smell of them cooking always takes me straight back to childhood. My mom used to make huge batches at a time, and there were almost always extras…
Gamjatang in Your Kitchen
I used to think making Gamjatang at home was way too complicated. I still remember a friend from high school telling me it was one of those dishes that was just easier to order from a restaurant because of how long it takes and how many steps are involved. So for the longest time, I…
Celebrating Dongzhi: Tang Yuan and Togetherness
Winter tends to bring more than just colder weather. It’s also the season where gatherings, traditions, comfort foods, and celebrations start filling up the calendar. The Winter Solstice, usually falling around December 21st or 22nd, marks the longest night of the year. After that point, the days slowly begin getting longer again. One celebration connected…