The last month has been crazy, to say the least. In fact, even the last 2 weeks have been a whirlwind! Not only did I recently accept a new job… Read More
RECIPE // STICKY LEMON GARLIC ROASTED CHICKEN
Tag: savory
AN EXPLORATION IN SPICE // SICHUAN STYLE COLD NOODLE RECIPE
After my brother went to China for two years, he came back a changed man. I remember it all very clearly. Considering that we’re pretty close as siblings, I was… Read More
RECIPE // EASY BAKED PARSNIP FRIES
‘Cause who doesn’t love fries? Especially when they’re baked and made of parsnips? I mean, the very word parsnip just sounds way healthier. So with summer just around the bend,… Read More
SHAVED ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH RICOTTA + A NIGHT OUT ON NARA
Forecast for San Francisco: crazy. This past weekend, the weather went up to the mid 70s, while last Monday it was storming with hail and thunder! While the weather gods… Read More
RECIPE // MISO-ROASTED GARLIC BROCCOLI
Once you start roasting broccoli, you’ll never go back. Bold words, I know, but it’s the truth. Roasted broccoli is amazing. When I did this for the first time, it… Read More
RECIPE // CHINESE SCRAMBLED EGGS WITH CHIVES
While most of my recipe posts on Cultural Chromatics are sweet, in ‘real life, I make a lot of savory foods. My signature dish is roast chicken– it’s always a… Read More
EATS // Some Obligatory Food Porn from 900 Grayson
Just cause. This was as delicious as it looked. The gravy + waffle + chicken are spectacular. It’s basically an open-faced, waffle sandwich. I chose not to get the syrup,… Read More
Homemade Rosemary Garlic Chips
Confession: This was the first time I’ve ever used my mandolin. 11 months later after purchase. As it sat, gathering dust on our kitchen counter, it began to haunt me.… Read More
RECIPE // Spaghetti Squash with Butter Roasted Tomatoes & Fresh Herbs
Every year, I anxiously await the upcoming winter. I’m in love with the foods of winter– gourds, squashes, stews, the list really goes on. And c’mon, how can you deny… Read More
EATS // DARWIN CAFE
The saddest part about working in Oakland is that I’m far, far away from one of my most favorite lunch places in San Francisco, Darwin Cafe. Nestled in a small… Read More
RECIPE // ROAST CARROTS WITH CARROT TOP + CILANTRO PESTO
There’s a huge farmer’s market every Friday in Old Oakland, and I have to admit, it’s one of my favorites. It’s rather large, and spans from fresh produce to prepared… Read More
Foodie Friday: Brown Sugar Brussel Sprouts with Pancetta
Brussel sprouts are so hot right now. They’re blowing up all the recipe sites and even David Chang has a bunch of recipes featuring this adorable little cabbage. While I… Read More