The first time I ever ate a scone was in London at The Ritz Hotel for afternoon English high tea. They were the tastiest biscuits I ever eaten paired with clotted cream. It’s certainly different from the scones sold in the U.S. This morning I woke up craving blueberry lemon […]
If you’re a coffee lover, then Sawada Coffee is a must on your list of things to do in Chicago. It is owned by Hiroshi Sawada, a well renowned Japanese barista and latte art championship winner. Sawada Coffee opened in late 2015 and is located in the West Loop of […]
I recently purchased the GoWise Air Fryer and I love it! Some people get excited about new shoes, well I on the other hand get excited about new kitchen gadgets. I decided to test my new GoWise Air Fryer with my orange chicken recipe. My little nieces love Panda Express’ […]
I love breakfast any time of the day! Pancakes are one of my favorite breakfast meals, however it’s not usually friendly to my waist line. I created a healthier version of my banana oats pancakes using quick oats. If you’re like me, every year I tell myself I’m going to […]
Chicken Rice Porridge is one of my all-time favorite winter comfort foods because it’s warm, hearty and delicious. I cut half the cooking time by soaking the rice the night before or for at least 1 hour before cooking. I also used store bought low sodium chicken broth to enhance […]
If you love Spicy Thai Chicken Wraps then you’ll love my healthy version and the best part about my recipe is that there’s no cooking time. I stopped by Costco on my way home from PUMP fit class and grabbed a rotisserie chicken to avoid any cooking time. I can’t […]
Doenjang-jigae also known as Korean soybean paste stew is the perfect recipe for a cold winter day especially in Minnesota! It’s salty, hearty and definitely warms the soul. My Korean soybean paste stew is easy, simple and delicious! It takes as little as 5 minutes to prepare and another 15 […]
Happy New Year! I want to wish everyone good health and lasting prosperity. In the last few months, I’ve put on some weight with the holidays so it’s the perfect timing to refocus and shed some weight. A friend once told me never to say “lose weight” because it can […]
My name is Hua, and my passion is food. Home cooked meals are my specialty, and they include savory Asian fusion dishes and delectable desserts to entice the senses, because food is more than a stomach filler - it's a language all its own, and it speaks to, and about, life experiences. It is art. Culture. Love.
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