Volver Roundup for June’s Food ‘n Flix

Exotic World Recipes, Recipes from food films and TV

Who needs a drink? I smell blood and salivate over every delicious dish for the Volver Roundup with Food ‘n Flix. Like in the movie, this is a powerhouse recipe roundup by amazing women. Wow where did June go? I mean really what happened to this month. It is...

No Bake Lilac Blueberry Cheesecake OMG 10th Blogiversary

Dessert Recipes, Evelyne's Unusuals, Events

Turn a plain cheesecake into an epic symphony of sophistication with this No Bake Lilac Blueberry Cheesecake. Lilac? Oh yes! It is subtle, wonderful and makes the cake an eternal spring classic! A decade, a freaking decade people! Double digits! I am honestly a bit at...

This Mars Ice Cream is Out of this World

Ice Cream and Frozen Recipes, Recipes from food films and TV

Want to be the cool mom for your (young and old) kid’s next birthday party? Make this easy Planet Mars Ice Cream inspired by the movie The Martian. No potatoes for me! Because potatoes is the main food of choice in this movie.  We were asked to watch the...

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...