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Author: Dee de los Santos

Dee is a notable food + travel writer who owns Gastrofork.ca. She has written for the Daily Meal, Tourism Richmond and has been featured in the National Post, 24hrs, Urbanspoon and was named one of the Top 25 Culinary Travel bloggers to follow in 2014 by TripAdvisor’s FlipKey blog.

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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Author: Dee de los Santos

Handling the Heat with Chili Wontons in Richmond

Along the Dumpling Trail: Su Hang Restaurant

What Makes Dim Sum So Popular?

An Introduction to Sichuan Cuisine

Gyozas and Guo Tie on the Dumpling Trail

Seoul Food in the Heart of Richmond

A Wonton Primer: Enjoying Wontons Throughout History

Explore Asia Along the Dumpling Trail in Richmond

Four Richmond Farms You Should Get to Know

Dee’s List: 9 More Asian Snacks!

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