Jasmine Tea Eggs

Happy 2016! I’m finally back in Madison after a relaxing stint at home. I always used to resist my parents’ attempts to pamper me, insisting that I was grown up enough to take care of myself. But now, I just embrace it; it’s inevitable and a win-win situation anyway. As SNL aptly puts it, I’m … Continue Reading

Vietnamese Eggrolls (Chả Giò)

They say that absence makes the heart grow fonder and I couldn’t agree more, especially when it comes to food. As a kid, I was surrounded by Vietnamese food all the time, unfortunately, much to my disdain. “This doesn’t look like mac n’ cheese!” “Why can’t we just order pizza like everyone else?” I took every … Continue Reading

Crab Rangoon Jalapeno Poppers

The inspiration behind this recipe was mere happenstance. I had actually gone to the grocery store to pick up some milk and a “Jalapenos: 10 for $1” sign caught my eye. Being a sucker for a good bargain, I picked some up, trying to brainstorm how I could possibly use up ten jalapenos. As I … Continue Reading