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Learn from the Chef – Willy Trullas Moreno & his Gazpacho Soup Recipe
Meet Willy, the impish chef behind the sensational El Willy in Shanghai If you live in Shanghai, or have visited often, there is no doubt you have heard of Willy and his popular Spanish tapas restaurant El Willy. Located in the French Concession in an old villa, is a...
Epicurean Concept of the Week – Truffle Oil
Truffle oil seems to be ubiquitous these days. Drizzled over pastas and risottos, used to make truffled french fries, whipped into mashed potatoes, commonly used with elegant egg preparations, and as an ingredient in decadent vinaigrettes. It’s used to add an earthy and rich flavour profile and is...
Epicurean Gear – High Tech Professional Kitchen Equipment for the Home
Can one achieve professional results in a home kitchen these days? I remember the first specialized kitchen tool I used. It was an apple core-er, and I was probably about 8 years old. My favorite thing to make was apple crisp and the biggest part of that dish...
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...
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