Capsaicin is a compound found in chili peppers that produce the heat associated with spicy food. While it’s meant to ward off animals from eating the peppers, it seems like some of us have a taste for…
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As the weather grows colder, we turn to comfort food to fill us with warmth. The more carbs, the better it seems. While traditional dim sum could fit the bill, Shanghai style food has more carb-heavy…
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Richmond is truly the heart of Chinese food scene here in the Lower Mainland. You’ll be hard pressed to find any other area that has as many restaurants that are all very busy, no matter what time of…
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When most think of Sichuan (or Szechuan) cuisine, visions of fiery red dishes come to mind. But this cuisine is no one-trick pony. You may have already enjoyed some of the more popular dishes already:…
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Photo credit: Lindsay Anderson Guo tie or pot-stickers, as they are often called, is a comfort dish almost every Asian person ate growing up. These dumplings are typically served pan fried, but can be…
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If you ask anyone what Korean food consists of, you’ll most likely get typical answers like kimchi, or many small little bowls with a variety of different items being served with your meal. To those…
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Perhaps one of the most endearing dishes in Chinese cuisine is Wonton soup. It’s well known and loved by many, and there have been many variations depending on where in Asia you go. The…
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Despite the fact that Asia is the most expansive continent on Earth housing many different cultures, it’s fascinating to think that there are many similarities in cuisines. This is thanks to the many…
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With over 200 local farms providing fresh produce, it’s easy to eat healthy in Richmond, whether you’re dining at home or in one of the city’s 800 restaurants. Buying local is a great way to enjoy the…
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After sharing a couple of my favourite childhood snacks, we received some great feedback on the kind of snacks our readers grew up with. To reflect those snacks that were missed and to share a couple…
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