Monthly Archives: January 2012

Adventures in Cooking Classes – Dim Sum

Posted on January 29, 2012 by chezsylvia

There is a culinary school located in Manhattan called the Institute of Culinary Education (ICE).  A couple of years ago, a couple of friends and I signed up for the Cookie class there.  It was 3.5 – 4 hours of … Continue reading →

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Hot Pot – My Family’s Version

Posted on January 24, 2012 by chezsylvia

Happy Lunar New Year!!!  This Dragon year is going to be a blast!  I can feel it. Chinese new year is a big deal.  It is the one holiday the Chinese, as a whole, celebrate with vigor.  In a way, … Continue reading →

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Cold Snap means Stew time

Posted on January 16, 2012 by chezsylvia

It seems winter has finally arrived in the Northeast.  With temperatures barely breaking freezing these past few days, my craving for a nice warm and hearty stew began. I love making stew because it is adaptable, easy and just by … Continue reading →

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Paper Wrapped Cake

Posted on January 8, 2012 by chezsylvia

Paper Wrapped Cake is a literal translation of one of my favorite mid afternoon (sometimes breakfast) Chinese snacks.  In Cantonese it’s called a Zhee-Ba0-Dan-Go, and usually found in many Chinese bakeries.  I still can’t really pinpoint what it is exactly, … Continue reading →

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Comfort Food

Posted on January 1, 2012 by chezsylvia

Yes, I finally did it.  I finally went to the one restaurant that has been on my hit list for the longest time.  I finally made it to lunch at the Momofuku Noodle Bar. Apparently the place is still super … Continue reading →

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