Malaysian Food in Shanghai at Cafe Sambal, Jianshan Market, Shanghai
I miss SE Asian food. Since I moved to Shanghai, my palate misses the spices, the sheer heat of bird chili as well as lemongrass and sambal. That was until I discovered Cafe Sambal in Jiashan Market. Cho Chong Gee, the owner, hails from Malaysia and delivers authentic...
Leave it to the Japanese to Invent a “Cooler” Beer – Kirin Frozen Beer
I am consistently surprised by the Japanese culture of innovation. From having the world’s most advanced public transport system decades ahead of others -to- cell phones so advanced you can use them (not cash) to purchase a soda at a vending machine, the Japanese always seem to be...
Accidental Epicurean Recognized as Best Travel Food Blog
It’s always nice to be recognized, isn’t it? Accidental Epicurean was recently featured as Best Travel Food Blog by My Life Scoop. Check it out
Recipe for Creme Fraiche – Make It Easily at Home
I remember the first time I tasted Creme Fraiche. It was my first trip to Paris…too many years ago to mention or else it will easily date me. First it was served alongside a berry tart in a cafe. Then later that week hadwas drizzled over a soup....
Dream Trips 2012 – Places and Things to See and do in 2012
In this post I am not going to tell you the hottest new resort or the area that just opened up for tourism due to a change in government. It’s simply MY list. Dream trips that I have either always wanted to do or feel newly inspired to...
Accidental Funnies – from NYT, Dumpling Tales from Wall Street
It’s nice to see something about Wall Street that’s funny, for a change. A banker friend sent me this article and I couldn’t resist to share. It’s a Kevin Roose piece from the NYT where he interviews a dumpling cart vendor who goes to work at Goldman...
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Secret Eating Habits of Shanghai Chefs – from CNNgo
Thought you might like to read my latest article on CNNgo. Have you ever wondered where chefs eat when they are not cooking? Then read my interview with some top Shanghai chefs about where they chow down when they are not in the kitchen. In the article you...
What It’s Really Like to Open a Hotel on a Tropical Island? – the New Dusit Maldives
I am always interested in the way things work – from ordinary kitchen appliances to operations more complex. I find all the moving parts that come together and make something truly amazing. And when I think about varying levels of complexity , one of the more complex...
‘Tis the Season to Eat Reindeer – Reindeer Sashimi at Mathias Dahlgren
Yes, that’s right – reindeer. I suppose it depends on where you live, but in some parts of the world it is not strange at all to eat reindeer, say Norway, Sweden or Finland. Even if you have never been to those places, you may have even...
Craft Beers and Microbrews in Shanghai at Cheers-In
One of my many laments of living in Asia has been the lack of access to craft beers, otherwise known as microbrews - the other laments are silly things like missing multigrain breads, the price of wine, and truly high-speed internet, but I guess this is a relatively small price...
‘Tis the Season for Christmas Bread – Swedish Vörtbröd Recipe
You might wonder why I am writing about Swedish bread on my mostly Asian focused website. Well I recently attended a traditional Swedish smörgåsbord dinner organized by a good friend from Bangkok. One of the nice things about living internationally is the exposure to many different people from...
Miele Guide 2011 – The Top 20 Restaurants in Asia are Announced
It’s that time of year again. The time when the Miele Guide issues its new annual edition. Foodies in the region await eagerly for the pronouncement of the top 20 restaurants in Asia. I continue to think that Japan gets a bit ignored by the Miele Guide, but...
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