Nixon and chopsticks

How Nixon’s command of chopsticks in 1972 launched the American trend for Chinese food.

ArticlesJenny LauJune 4, 2019culture, etiquette, chopsticks, nixon, china, politics, detente, chinese american, chinese american food, restaurantsComment

#ChineseFoodiesofIG: Marie, SM Vegan Chefs

The Franco-Singaporean chef on smells that bring her back to youth and the joys of preserved radish.

Recipe: Tofu & Stuffing Stuffed Peppers

A frugal way to make vegetables go further.

RecipesJenny LauJune 2, 2019vegan, easy, vegetables, tofuComment

#ChineseFoodiesofIG: Scott Chang-Fleeman, Shao Shan Farm

The 4th gen Los Angeleno grows Asian vegetables as a way to connect to his heritage.

Recipe: No-Fry Filo Baked Spring Rolls

Crispy spring rolls without the calories.

RecipesJenny LauMay 22, 2019vegan, spring rolls, snacks, easy, stir fry, noodlesComment

#ChineseFoodiesofIG: Yiming Wang, China Blue

The girl from Bedstuy via Harbin shares the worldly contents of her fridge and panda-like penchants.

#ChineseFoodiesofIGJenny LauMay 17, 2019chinese identity, foodies, chefs, new york, harbin, restaurantsComment

#ChineseFoodiesofIG: Emily, Rangoon Sisters

Emily, one half of London Burmese supper club Rangoon Sisters, is not afraid of ALL THE CARBS.

Recipe: Blue Butterfly Pea Flower Rice

In the mood for something kinda blue!

RecipesJenny LauMay 8, 2019vegan, gluten free, rice, malaysia, tea, salad Comment

#ChineseFoodiesofIG: Michelle Zhao

How does a Yunnanese foodie from Kunming survive in Bergen, Norway? Let’s find out.

#ChineseFoodiesofIG: Lucas Sin, Junzi Kitchen

The founder of a healthy Chinese fast food chain schools us on Buddha’s Palm and 4,000 year old noodles.

Recipe: Vegan Chinese Mushroom 'Risotto'

“It tastes like bolognese!”

RecipesJenny LauApril 25, 2019vegan, gluten free, umami, rice, mushroom, risottoComment

Recipe: Dry Fried Green Beans with Vegan Minced 'Pork'

A vegan version of a Chinese home cooked classic.

RecipesJenny LauApril 18, 2019vegan, gluten free, salad, fake meat, vegan meat, green beans, sichuan, umamiComment

#ChineseFoodiesofIG: Melissa Wong

The chef behind Overseas Chinese Food talks growing up in a takeaway, being a “fahn tung” and Cantonese vs Sichuan.

#ChineseFoodiesofIGJenny LauApril 18, 2019chinese identity, foodies, chefsComment

#ChineseFoodiesofIG: @theveganchinee

Plant-based IGer Ivan talks Chinese food as survival, desert island jook and that one time he ate “monkey’s head”.

#ChineseFoodiesofIGJenny LauApril 12, 2019chinese identity, foodies, chefs, instagram, bloggersComment

Chinese Vegan Guide to Tempeh

The funky cousin of tofu.

Recipe: Crunchy Black Fungus & Cucumber Salad

An ode to crunchy.

RecipesJenny LauApril 9, 2019vegan, easy, gluten free, cucumber, black fungus, saladComment

Recipe: Vegan Osmanthus and Goji Berry Jelly

Make this showstopper of a dessert in five minutes.

RecipesJenny LauApril 4, 2019vegan, easy, gluten free, dessert, jelly, osmanthus, goji berry, healthy Comment

Slurp, Spit and Get Stuck In

What do mouthfeel, mukbang and round tables have in common?

ArticlesJenny LauApril 4, 2019culture, mouthfeel, etiquette, fuchsia dunlopComment

Recipe: Wakame Salad with Spicy Dressing

Wakame forever!

RecipesJenny LauMarch 31, 2019vegan, easy, gluten free, salad, japanese, spicyComment

Recipe: Crunchy Roasted Soya Beans

A simple snack made from dried soya beans.

RecipesJenny LauMarch 22, 2019vegan, easy, gluten free, store cupboard, soya beans, snackComment