Black Fungus Salad | 凉拌木耳 | Liángbàn Mù’ěr & Beijing Photo Tour

Salad and Soup Recipes, Exotic World Recipes, Travel Guides

Don’t shy away from tasting this lovely Black Fungus Salad called  Liángbàn Mù’ěr. This mushroom salad is slightly crunchy, refreshing, and perfectly paired with a spicy soy sauce and rice vinegar dressing. Beijing is like the...

Chinese Laba Garlic | 腊八蒜 | Laba Suan & a Beijing Foodporn Diary

Exotic World Recipes, Sauce and Condiment Recipes

Pickled Laba Garlic is ready to eat when it has turned green. That goes against everything else we know about green food! And it pairs perfectly with greasy meat dishes such as dumplings. My new Chinese friend Kerry took me to a dumpling restaurant for lunch...

An Andalusian Polea Porridge with Roasted Celery Root

Breakfast Brunch Recipes, Exotic World Recipes, Recipes from food films and TV

Imagine yourself poor and starving, making the best with what you have to feed your family. This is exactly how the Andalusian Polea Porridge was created, a common dish consumed during the Spanish Civil War. Sometimes you come across a recipe that is quite plain. But...

Désirez-vous une tranche de gâteau aux noix et pêches?

Recette en français

Êtes-vous régulièrement une victime de la rage de sucre de 15 heures? Une tranche de ce gâteau aux noix et pêches, avec votre tasse préférée de café ou de thé, sera certainement comblé vos besoins. Assise à...

Care for a slice of Peach Walnut Coffee Cake?

Dessert Recipes

Are you a regular victim of the 3 pm craving? A slice of this Peach Walnut Coffee Cake, with your favorite cup of coffee or tea, will definitely hit the spot. It’s just peachy! Sitting at my desk I suddenly feel an energy slump almost every workday in...

Do You Feel that Love is in the Air? Saint Valentine Round-up

Events

Still looking for ideas for a romantic Saint Valentine dinner? Look no further than this red themed recipe round-up to prepare a delicious and loving meal. The only thing I know for sure that is up in the air right now is me! When this post goes live I will be on a 13...

Feed Me! Taking Care of your Sourdough Starter, plus Egg-Free Pancakes

Bread Recipes, Breakfast Brunch Recipes

Craving a loaf of sourdough bread? Make it yourself if you have a Sourdough Starter. Learn how to take care of your starter to keep it healthy in this post. And get a bonus sourdough starter pancake recipe too! I am away on vacation this week but I prepared...

Homemade Sourdough Bread with a Sourdough Starter

Bread Recipes

Did you know that sourdough bread is part of the fermentation craze? The sour taste comes from the addition of a starter, a fermented mixture of flour, water and naturally occurring wild yeast. Is there anything more comforting than the smell of freshly baked...

Huāshēng Bǐng | 花生饼 | Chinese Peanut Cookies

Dessert Recipes, Exotic World Recipes

Xīn Nián Kuài Lè! 新年快乐 ! Happy Chinese New Year!  Today marks the beginning of the Spring Festival as we welcome the rooster. What better way to celebrate than with these addictive Chinese Peanut Cookies. These...