It’s become more and more evident that we need to increase our green veggie intake to our diet for better health. I love Winnie’s quick recipe for gai-lan, Chinese broccoli, also known as kai-lan, depending on where you shop. Gai-lan has large dark green leaves, a thick stem, and often has tiny yellow flowers. Once cooked, the stems …
This is a guest post on Asian Design Influence. Casinos have always been known for their extravagance. From the majestic Casino de Monte Carlo in Monaco to the centuries-old Hippodrome Casino in London, many casinos are feats of architectural marvel. And inside these casinos, we see beautiful room and magnificent décor fit for a king. …
I’ll be doing a few more recipes from Winnie here. I like recipes that I can use for everyday meals. These do the job as they are all delicious, easy and definitely keepers. Today’s recipe is Chinese Style Pork Chops. Chinese Style Pork Chops Author: Winnie Recipe type: meat Cuisine: Chinese Serves: 4 Prep …
There are many legends of the origin of silk, but this story from the American Museum of Natural History is my favorite . Empress Xi-Ling, was drinking hot tea under the mulberry bush when a cocoon dropped into her tea cup. When she attempted to pick it out of her cup, a strand began unraveling from …
https://www.flickr.com/people/55663585@N00 photo by tetu The crane is a majestic bird that is a favorite subject in many Asian paintings. Although there are many species of cranes, in Asia it’s usually the red crown crane that is depicted. The long white neck and torso, contrasting black legs and head is topped with a red crown. Their …
In a previous post I introduced Chrysanthemums leaves, shyungiku, an edible leaf that is commonly used in Asian cuisine. With a very high iron content, it’s a great vegetable to add to your diet. My qi gong teacher, Dr. Wang, explained how iron is good for many things, one of which is our eye-sight. Tofu …
Mu Shu Pork is a Chinese vegetables and pork stir-fry that is wrapped in a Mandarin crepe with hoisin sauce. It’s what I would call a Chinese burrito. This “home-style” version was taught to me by my Chinese girlfriend, who is a fabulous mother, professional and cook! She simplified this tedious traditional recipe rather drastically, …
In Asian cooking we use many different types of clear noodles. In English, if one hears vermicelli you automatically think of Italian pasta, but in Asia there are two types of common vermicelli used in cooking. One is a made out of rice and the other is made from mung beans. In Japan, the rice …
Do you or anyone you know, suffer from pain or have health issues? Don’t we all? Yes, we are all concerned with our health because we know that better health means better life. In feng shui, my master, Shan-Tung Hsu, always teaches us about qi energy in all things and how balancing the yin-yang will …
It is the gift giving holiday season! In Asia it is customary to give money during the New Year season and other festive occasions. In China, money is often placed in a red envelope, as the color red is considered an auspicious color. In Japan, money envelopes were often white with red cord, but today …
As the temperature drops, I find that being sedentary at my desk does not help my circulation. Cold hands and cold feet are very uncomfortable, plus with age, it seems to be getting worse. When I complained to my master, he showed me a little ancient Chinese tip to warm my hands. Chinese Tip: …
Does the time of day you shampoo your hair affect your well being? My hair stylist is originally from Hong Kong and I always enjoy our conversations during my haircut. We often compare notes on Japanese and Chinese traditions and this topic is typical of what we talk about. Growing up in Hong Kong, her …
Traditionally, gold was considered a safe and sure investment for Chinese. The other day I was reading about the price of gold and how Asians were more likely to purchase gold than Westerners. That’s when I remembered a story. When I was a young girl, one of my best friends was Chinese and her mother …
