I do not follow a specific diet but I do try to live by the principles of Weight Watchers – everything in moderation and portion control. I have cut back on carbs, sugar and fat and I have eliminated certain ingredients but there is a limit as to how far I will go. I’m happy … Continue reading
I have a special niece, Bethany, who will often bring me back gifts from her travels. This time she gave me some recipes from 2 cooking classes she attended while on business in China. She knows how much I love to cook and is a follower of my blog. As a matter of fact the … Continue reading
Shrimp, stir-fries and spicy food sounds good, doesn’t it? After I received an email referring to this dish I didn’t care for the recipe so I looked through my Asian cookbooks. Surprisingly I did not find what I was looking for so I turned to the internet instead. This is what I came up with … Continue reading
Wontons are the simplest Chinese dumplings to make if you buy the ready-made wrappers. I always do as there is a limit to how far I will take “homemade”. There are 100’s of versions which can be wrapped or stuffed and then steamed, baked, deep-fried, pan fried or boiled. This is the first time I … Continue reading