Since moving to the Bay Area 8 years ago from Colorado, I've found my happy place cooking and exploring new restaurants in the Bay and beyond. I love reading, learning and watching anything related to the culinary arts. Figuring out how food, cultures, people and politics come together is my jam. There's nothing better than a hearty debate among good friends about whether you'd pick rice or noodles... to eat for the rest of your life. #TeamRice all the way!
When I'm not in the kitchen, you can find me trying to be a yogi, taking pictures of my food wherever I might be eating, rooting for the Denver Broncos and the Colorado Buffalos, out dancing with my girls, traveling with my #teamrice boyfriend or plotting my next food based adventure.
Food heroes include: David Chang, Roy Choi, Samin Nosrat, Chrissy Teigen, Dominique Crenn, Gabriela Camara, Gaggan Anand, Nancy Singleton Hatchisu, Anthony Bourdain, Julia Childs and my mom and grandma.
Leftover turkey congee is a delicious twist on traditional congee that makes the most of your holiday turkey. This silky, savory rice porridge is the perfect antidote to post-holiday fatigue, blending the hearty richness of homemade turkey stock with bold Asian-inspired garnishes like chili garlic crisp, green onions, and furikake.
Read MoreFried pork wontons make the perfect appetizer for any Asian meal. These wontons are made just how my mom makes them and I wouldn’t have it any other way. They’re best hot out of the frying pan (or air fryer) and topped with sweet and sour sauce. They will be gone before you know it. I’ve also included options to make them vegetarian or vegan!
Read MoreLion’s Head meatballs are the juiciest and most flavorful meatball of all time. This recipe will yield enough for 5-6 meals and you can freeze any of the remaining meatballs for another time.
Read MoreThis recipe will give you a hot, spicy, and sour soup that goes perfectly with orange chicken, fried rice or plain white rice. It takes less than 40 minutes to make.
Read MoreOnly have 30 minutes to make dinner? Use this super easy instant pot recipe to create orange chicken that’s just as delicious as your favorite takeout spot.
Read MoreExperience Michelin star new Chinese cuisine at Mister Jiu’s and start your meal off with a lunar based cocktail at Moongate Lounge.
Read MoreMy favorite dim sum spot in the city. Skip the line everywhere else and get your dim sum here.
Read MoreMake chow mein in this simple, one-pot recipe. Serve hot over pan-fried noodles or rice. Or, use both!
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