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missing this….

By sabinecheng On March 25, 2013 · In China, Chinese, Food Sparkles, Great Things, Holidays, Travels

Took a quick family trip to Asia for Chinese New Years…and still currently missing this. Until next year!

Took a quick family trip to Asia for Chinese New Years…and still currently missing this.

Until next year!

Turducken Thanksgiving

By sabinecheng On October 14, 2012 · In Food Sparkles, Holidays, Home Cooked, Home Cooking

Did a turducken for Thanksgiving this year. I pre-ordered from Big Lou’s Butcher Shop in Gastown. A turkey stuffed with a chicken then a duck then pork sausage. Sounds amazing right? I know! I came up with my own marinade. Which consist of honey, soy sauce, lots of minced garlic, oyster sauce and hoisin sauce. [...]

Did a turducken for Thanksgiving this year. I pre-ordered from Big Lou’s Butcher Shop in Gastown. A turkey stuffed with a chicken then a duck then pork sausage. Sounds amazing right? I know!

I came up with my own marinade. Which consist of honey, soy sauce, lots of minced garlic, oyster sauce and hoisin sauce. I baked it at 375 for approximate 3 hours and basted every 30 mins. The Turducken was super moist especially with the duck fat. All the boys loved it. Personally, I thought it was weird to have all the different meats stuck together like that. If you like meat then this is an A+

San Francisco – Was that a month ago?

By sabinecheng On July 20, 2012 · In Holidays, San Francisco, Travels

I can’t believe it’s been a month since I took off for a quick 4 day trip to San Francisco with my family. Days were filled with sunshine, good eats, sightseeing and lots of wind. It was a much-needed time away after weeks and weeks of planning and coordinating last-minute details for my big day. [...]

Famous Salt n Pepper Crab from R&G Lounge in Chinatown

Clam Chowder Bowl from Boudin Bakery

Japanese Style Katsu Rice in Japan Town

i heart nyc + apologies

By sabinecheng On June 29, 2012 · In Great Things, Holidays, New York, Travels

Apologies for this much delayed post. June has been a hectic month but a great one =) Things have started to settle down but with moving ahead I hope to post more as soon as I get the chance. During busy moments I never really get to soak it all in, so it’s always good [...]

At the end of May, a handful of my really good girlfriends took me on my first experience to The Big Apple (can’t believe it’s been a month!). We did lots of eating, shopping, sightseeing and walked for miles. Enjoyed every moment of it and can’t wait till I return. (Thanks girls!). A bit of an intro of what we devoured over….more elaborate details to come.

Inside : Eataly

This place is endless, filled with Italy’s finest. Fresh Pasta, Pizza, Cured Meats, Gelato…

Our delicious picnic lunch

Mini Cupcakes – Baked by Melissa

Best Peking Duck meal in Chinatown – Crispy skin and large portions!

One of the BEST things I have ever tasted….Lobster Tail from Cakeboss *droolssss*

i heart nyc

Happy Holidays 2011!

By sabinecheng On January 2, 2012 · In BBQ, Food Sparkles, Holidays, Weekend Sparkles

Had the most wonderful and relaxing holiday with family and friends. It really couldn’t have been anymore enjoyable. Spent time feasting, exchanging secret santa gifts, cooking up a storm in the kitchen (literally), movie watching and of course just spending quality time with the ones that have made my year so special. To top it [...]

Food Sparkles – foods from Seoul, Beijing, Fuzhou, Guangzhou, Hong Kong

By sabinecheng On November 27, 2011 · In Bakery, Brunch, cafe, China, Chinese, Food Sparkles, Holidays, Korean, Late Night, Loving this, Pastries, Seafood, Sweets, Thai, Travels, Western

During my trip in Asia, eating was on the very top of the list for me. I love trying new cuisines and tasting different flavours especially in a new environment where foods can taste so different. The first stop was in Seoul, Korea where kimchi was served almost every meal, then off to Beijing – the home of Peking Duck, then I made my way down China through Fuzhou where seafood is so fresh. Did late night dim sum in Guangzhou then finally to Hong Kong where there is an abundance of hybrid cuisines. Here are some highlights below!

: korean BBQ near Insadong, Seoul

: Dumpling, Rice Cake soup for Breakfast! (Seoul)

: They call this “The Crouching Tiger” – Bacon, Cheddar Cheese (Seoul, Myeong Dong)

: Fried Tonkatsu Curry from CoCo Curry (Myeong Dong, Seoul)

: Waffle with frozen Yogurt and raspberry Sauce (subway station, Seoul)

: Late night sweet and spicy chicken (Jong-na 3, Seoul)

: Quick Lunch : White cream omelette on rice , spicy rice dish (Insadong, Seoul)

: The Best Best Samgyetang from: Tosokchon Samgyetang (Seoul)

: Delicious steamed Dumpling from namdaemun market, Seoul

: Tonkatsu, Rice omelette Meal (Seoul Station)

: Blueberry cake from my fav bakery in Korea : Paris Baguette Cafe!

: Egg and Bacon sandwich – Paris Baguette Bakery

: Best Peking Duck from: Da Dong Roast Duck (Beijing, China)

: Traditional Zha Jiang Mian (Beijing, China)

: Fried scorpions on the famous wangfujing street in Beijing, China! *and no I didn’t eat this! =)

: Bird Nest Egg Tarts (Shangri-La Hotel, Fuzhou)

: Taro French Fries in Sweet Chilly Sauce (Fuzhou, China)

: Fresh Seafood Hotpot (Fuzhou, China)

: Big Deep Fried Puff with sugar (Guangzhou, China)

: Famous Hong Kong Iced Milk Tea

: Strawberry Tart from Simply Life Cafe (Hong Kong)

: Sweet potato French Toast with Red Bean and Ice Cream (Hong Kong)

: Big Breakfast – Simply Life Cafe (Hong Kong)

: Thai crab curry from Wang Chun Chun (Hong Kong)

counting down to long weekend…ps Happy Canada Day!

By sabinecheng On June 30, 2011 · In Great Things, Holidays, Thoughts, Weekend Sparkles

Happy Birthday Canada! It’s going to be a lovely weekend filled with BBQs (3 to be exact) and quality time with family and friends. There will be lots of events around town to celebrate this special day. Top 5 events to check out: 1) Canada Day at Granville Island 2) Canada Day at Canada Place [...]