I met the fabulous Kelly Davis recently at a blogger conference and learned about her awesome blog, Foodie Fresh which is all about food, fitness and finding happinesss.  I asked her to share her healthy and delicious Bok Choy Curry Stir-Fry recipe with us.   When you’re done checking out her recipe go over to … Read More →

Gung Hay Fat Choy!!  Chinese New Year is this Sunday, February 10th and it’s the Year of the Snake.  Chinese New Year is a very special holiday as everything you eat on this day and everything you do determines how your entire year will unfold. Chinese people eat things like Long Life Noodles to symbolize … Read More →

Year everyone!! After devouring my sister’s amazing Beef Wellington and grilled lobster on New Year’s Eve followed by my chocolate molten lava cake, I’m staring at my Fit Bit (Christmas present from hubby) knowing I’ll need to triple the steps I take this week to burn that dinner off. Don’t get me wrong, it’s okay … Read More →

I just did a book signing at the Kyle Kares – Shop for a Cause Event to benefit the American Cancer Society at Kyle Richards‘ (Real Housewives of Beverly Hills) store Kyle by Alene Too.  I served two appetizers from my new cookbook along with a vegan option, Edamame Hummus on a Wonton Chip. Everyone … Read More →

This month’s issue of Ventura Blvd Magazine includes an entertaining feature to celebrate my new cookbook, “Everyday Thai Cooking” at the home of my dear friend and TV personality Jeannie Mai.  I served an eight course Thai menu for our holiday dinner which included this Pineapple Duck Curry dish.  It’s sweet and spicy and slightly … Read More →

recently met my friend Susie at Lukshon Restaurant in Culver City and we had the most delicious, melt-in-your-mouth braised pork belly lettuce wraps with a sweet, sour and salty hot sauce.  The luxurious and rich pork belly was brilliantly paired with bright sauce bursting with Southeast Asian Flavors.  I felt inspired to try my own … Read More →

back this weekend, I thought I’d post something hearty, soul-satisfying and sear-iously delicious.  A simple combo of ginger, garlic, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil and rice vinegar is whisked together for the marinade.   You can find premium sesame oil in the gourmet section at Cost Plus World Market.  It’s so easy you can whip … Read More →

My friend Simon is a fellow food blogger who created the blog Rice & Sticks.  Simon has a passion for Asian cuisine and traveling and it comes through with flying colors in his gorgeous photography and sumptuous recipes.  Simon took private culinary classes in royal Thai cuisine at the Blue Elephant restaurant in Bangkok.  He … Read More →

I came up with this recipe for my new cookbook, “Everyday Thai Cooking” and I’m so excited to share it with you here.  I posted this a while back while I was in heavy testing mode for my book but can’t resist posting it again (this time with turkey) because it’s so easy to make … Read More →

about you but I’m already overwhelmed by the soccer practice and T-ball practice schedules that we just received.  Not to mention the homework packets about to come home with the twins in their backpacks.  I am so looking forward to this Labor Day weekend to relax and chill out a bit before back-to-school mania kicks … Read More →