People say “I LOVE YOU” in different ways. Some buy underwear, some spend money on flowers. Me, I cook.
{Steamed Mussels}
~pour 1 can of chicken broth in the pot
+ add chopped garlic
+ cherry tomatoes
+ 2 bay leaves
+ pinch of sea salt
+ fresh ground pepper
{vodka spaghetti}
~boil spaghetti. We used thin pasta for quicker cooking
+pour vodka marinara [...]

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Turnip cake is a dish that I eat during Chinese New Year. It is a comfort food snack. With a crispy crust and marshmallow like texture, turnip cake has been a favorite at our house. Each cake can be amplified by using sauce that adds a “kick” to the palate. Sriracha [...]

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On a rainy day like today, I crave comfort food. With the chilling rain pouring down, hot pot comes to mind. Something special arises when a few friends join together and gather around the table. A few weeks ago, I had great hot pot with tender beef.

Tools:
1 pot
1 propane gas [...]

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“You need to get a better camera!”
Alright, my friends were right. So I listened, and bought the Nikon Coolpix S52. Also, I am currently taking photo classes at Ritz.
I have learned that proper lighting plays a major role in taking great photos. My new Nikon has the capability of taking shots [...]

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Word Play.
What comes to mind when I say HOT ‘N SPICY?
Buffalo wings, Indian Curry
and …
“SOON DOOBU”
The Koreans cleverly turn to soup, especially after a night of drinking. Piping hot soup does the trick and simply “hugs” the palate.
Served in a charming pot, velvety tofu bathes in a spicy and [...]

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Happy Holidays!
Hope you guys had a joyous Valentine’s Day.
I stumbled upon Danny Choo’s video. He’s a tech guy that loves Japanese culture, especially anime. He dressed up as the Storm Tropper and dances around Tokyo.
No, I don’t have a fetish for Sailor Moon or Hello Kitty.
But, both of us share the [...]

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Omelet Corn Beef Part 1: Hit “HQ” to watch in high quality

Omelet Corn Beef Part 2
Happy Valentine’s Day
Landing on a refreshing Saturday, Valentine day this year can involve a few festivities. Start the day off with comfort food. The Campusfork food show episode number two features a fluffy omelet with corn beef hash [...]

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It all starts with the vibrant marinade plus good quality of beef.

Grill the meat low to medium heat for around seven minutes each side for medium rare. Thick steaks tend to take longer to cook. The result, tender juicy meat with just the perfect note of sweetness.

I rounded out [...]

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Great graphics!
Kaiten sushi refers to sushi served on a conveyor belt. When the bill is requested, the waiter counts up the number of plates and calculates the bill. On a visit to a great Kaiten sushi place in Tokyo, waiter go hi-tech and use a scanner to count the number of plates.
My dream [...]

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800 Van Ness Ave
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 775-5800
www.sushihanasf.com
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“Em, I can’t move!” (referring to my gut buster)
I have a love hate relationship with all-you-can-eat sushi.
Love the fact that I can unbuckle my belt, let me sake belly loose, and order until the moon sets.
My hate relationship begins with the quality of the [...]

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Just an awesome video to share.

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Watching this makes me want to eat some fluffy pancakes.

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Is that the Popeyes Chicken dance?

Fried food awaken the senses.
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1426 Fillmore St
(between Byington St & Ellis St)
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 567-1748
www.popeyes.com
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Boy, when I crave something, I just gotta have it. Growing up in Brooklyn, I was introduced to the fast food restaurant at an early age.
Popeyes Chicken & Biscuit rocks and makes [...]

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Chinese New Year is a joyous occasion. Relatives pass out red envelope filled with cash. Along with the wishful greetings “may your business prosper” and “good health to you,” food plays the major role.
We celebrated with my grandma, who taught me how to cook. Her cooking mastery stems from cooking [...]

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Kirsten Lepore is a freelance illustrator and animator. She is remarkable.

Remarkable = someone worth talking about
Injecting character + expression into food products, her videos are creatively entertaining.
60% Off + $15 FTD reward with every order of Dinner of the Month Club purchase. Use the code TREAT thru 2/15/09.

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60% Off + $15 FTD reward with every order of Dinner of the Month Club purchase. Use the code TREAT thru 2/15/09.

One thing that is far from debate, French food focus on quality over quantity. Hence, there are no French buffets.
On a breezy Saturday, Chapeau sits quietly embedded between apartments in the Richmond district.
Immediately upon [...]

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(More food photos..)
149 2nd St
(between Minna St & Natoma St)
San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 278-9991
www.oshathai.com (multiple locations)
She finally arrived on Fremont Street. Dressed in high heels and a red candied color jacket, she was fit for litigation. Despite being an attorney, Apple (pen name) is a great college friend.
In her 5ft 2 frame and porcelain [...]

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