Hello everyone! Happy Chinese New Year; I hope you take a little time to learn about Chinese culture today and maybe even try your hand at making steamed mushroom dumplings! Today is the first day of the Lunar Calendar and also the year of the Fire Rooster. “In Chinese astrology, each zodiac year is not …
Appetizers
Healthy Winter Citrus Salad
Do you get excited when you think about eating salad? It’s okay if you don’t, because to be honest I don’t either! But that is about to change for those of us in a salad slump. And if you are one of the lucky few whom never tires of salad, this Winter Citrus Salad will …
Dried Fruit Rings with Spice Variations
Hello friends! Today I bring to you the perfect hiking snack! I know it’s the new year and at lot of us are trying to form better exercising habits. Don’t forget whether you are out in nature or at the gym, fueling yourself is just as important as staying active. This snack has no added …
Vegan Chinese Mushroom Lettuce Cups with Pear
Phew! I’m sure you can relate when I say I’ve been busy the last two weeks! Earlier this week I spent time with my mother, aunt, sister and cousins in San Francisco. We stayed right on Union Square at the Sir Francis Hotel. Have you heard of that hotel? It’s truly remarkable. The building is old …