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Kawaii and How Japan is Kicking the World’s Ass on Cuteness
What is kawaii and why is everything in Japan so cute? “Kawaii” is the Japanese term for “cute.” And if you know anything about Japan you know kawaii reigns. The love of all things cute is found throughout Asia, but it is heightened to an art form in Japan....
Let’s go Farming, China Style – Organic Farms and CSA’s in Shanghai
Who knew there was such a plethora of organic farming in Shanghai?!? Underneath the Hermes scarf and the Italian driving loafers, I must confess…I have an inner hippie. She lurks beneath the surface and pops out occasionally. I think it has something to do with growing up...
The 4 Stages of Cooking from Lifehacker and Mark Bittman
Mark Bittman of How to Cook Everything talks to Lifehacker about the 4 progressive stages of learning to cook I started cooking around age 8, by age 10 I was making advanced constructions like Chicken Cordon Bleu and Rolled Cakes with Cream. So, according to Mark Bittman’s theory...
A Guide to Koh Lanta, Thailand – What to Do and Where to Eat, Sleep and Drink
A guide to one of the most relaxing and chill islands in Thailand If you are looking for an island in Thailand where you can enjoy some of the best of the Thai beach scene, here’s why Koh Lanta should be on the short list. Lesser known than...
Biking in the Bangkok Jungle
I never go on group tours, I hate having others show me around, and I can’t stand being spoon-fed culture. So what am I doing perched atop a borrowed bike with a group of European tourist zipping along the busy streets of Bangkok?
The Best (or at Least Our Favourite) Food Apps for the iPad
If you have an iPad and are a foodie, you must check these out Here at Accidental Epicurean, we not only eat, we also cook. While I have an enormous collection of cookbooks, lately I find myself using my iPad to source new menu and recipe ideas. Plus,...
Reasons why Shanghai, China is one of the coolest cities in the world
Why Shanghai is one of the most exciting cities in the world right now! I have been coming to Shanghai now for 4 years. For those who came in the 80’s and 90’s and saw a wholly different China this will no doubt seem very recent. My Shanghai...
Gastronomic Experience at La Table at Maison Pourcel
A culinary experience that is like teleporting to the South of France Shanghai has no shortage of wonderful French restaurants, but La Table at Maison Pourcel might just be one of the most memorable French meals we have had in Shanghai…and in fact one of the most memorable meals...
Environmental Sustainability in Asia – From Food to Architecture to Manufacturing
The environment is finally on the agenda in Asia – from jewelry to architecture to food sourcing. I moved to Asia in 2007 – first to Bangkok, known for its pollution and traffic jams. People in Bangkok will drive their car 5 miles across town and it will...
Kappabashi Dori – Kitchen Street – Tokyo, Japan
An endless array of kitchen stuffs for the commercial and home chef alike If you have even a passing interest in cooking as a home chef, you will want to make a special trip to Kappabashi Dori. You can buy everything here from plastic fake sushi for window...
The Chairman – A Must Try Cantonese Meal in Hong Kong
or a masterclass in a Chinese cuisine respectful of ingredients Chinese food. Of all the foods of the world I’ve tasted, I have to admit that Chinese was the one I’ve enjoyed least. I ate plenty of it growing up… but what we shovel onto plates at 5$...
Ramen – From Tokyo and Beyond, This is No Ordinary Noodle Dish
From cheap US college student food to a serious culinary tradition in Japan Let it be known I never ate ramen in college. My drunken snack of choice when out was a fried chicken place called Time Out where we would get a bucket of bones – the...
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