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Category Archives: Food & Drink
Asian American Frozen Foods: Trader Joe’s Beef Pho Soup
I was at Trader Joe’s recently and came across this new frozen offering, Trader Joe’s ‘Beef Pho Soup.’ While I’m a big fan of pho and I hope it becomes as popular as ramen, it’s not something I can easily … Continue reading
Din Tai Fung Las Vegas Opening October 19th
Back in February before the COVID-19 pandemic (which seems like years ago), I was in Las Vegas and had seen and had blogged about Din Tai Fung “steaming this summer” at the Aria. I thought that due to the pandemic, … Continue reading
Asian American Commercial Watch: Panda Express – ‘New Black Pepper Angus Steak’
While you cannot definitively see any Asian Americans in this Panda Express commercial (transcript follows), “New Black Pepper Angus Steak – Tender Angus steak wok-seared with hand-chopped baby broccoli, onions, red bell peppers and mushrooms in a savory black pepper … Continue reading
H.E.R. is Interviewed and Cooks in a Filipino Restaurant
I asked some of my kids if they knew that recording artist H.E.R. (Gabi Wilson) was half Filipino, and they already knew that. It seems the last person to know in our family was me! In this interview at … Continue reading
Posted in Food & Drink, Music, New York, San Francisco Bay Area
Tagged Filipino food, H.E.R., Kabayan Authentic, Vallejo
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Din Tai Fung Las Vegas – “Steaming this summer”
Back in November of last year, I had blogged about the news that Din Tai Fung was going to open a restaurant in Las Vegas. At the time, there was little clarity as to when it was going to open … Continue reading
Asian American Frozen Foods: CP’s Authentic Asia™’s ‘Shrimp Wontons’
I saw CP’s Authentic Asia™’s ‘Shrimp Wontons’ at Costco and thought I would try them out, since I had recently reviewed some surprisingly good frozen pork soup dumplings. I forget how much I paid for this package, but I think … Continue reading
Posted in 8Series, Asian American Frozen Foods, Food & Drink
Tagged Costco, CP Authentic Asia, Shrimp Wonton
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Din Tai Fung Opening in Las Vegas in 2020
I was excited and saddened to hear that Din Tai Fung is opening in Las Vegas in the future: “Din Tai Fung, the Taiwanese restaurant chain known for its xiao long bao, will open a location at the Aria … Continue reading
Has Filipino Food “Arrived?”
Over the years I have seen a number of articles saying that Filipino food has arrived. Seeing so many for so long brings up some questions. What does “arrived” mean? For whom? Does that mean it has become as common … Continue reading
Posted in Business, Food & Drink, Local, New York, San Francisco Bay Area
Tagged Chibog, Filipino Cuisine, FOB Kitchen, Jeepney Guy, Jollibee, Likha, Nick's on Grand, Senor Sisig, SomiSomi, Ulam: Main Dish
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8mm Review: Ulam: Main Dish
I originally was planning to write about whether or not Filipino food is becoming mainstream American, but when researching the subject, I encountered a movie Ulam: Main Dish, that seemed to cover that territory. Having never heard of it before, … Continue reading
Posted in 8mm Film Review, 8Series, Business, Family, Food & Drink, Movies, Reviews
Tagged Jeepney, Maharlika, MIguel Trinidad, Nicole Ponseca, Ulam: Main Dish
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8Books Review: Korean Homestyle Cooking by Hatsue Shingenobu
Korean Homestyle Cooking is jam packed with recipes and appetizing looking food. From galbi and japchae to quick kimchi and even a few desserts, this cookbook boasts a wide range of food. I won’t deny that I was a little … Continue reading
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8Books Review: “Natalie Tan’s Book of Love and Fortune” by Roselle Lim
Natalie Tan’s Book of Love and Fortune is a delightful summer read. It’s got good food, a Chinatown community, and more than enough heart to guide you through. I confess to reading it in a single day, and loving every … Continue reading
Posted in 8Books, 8Series, Books, Entertainment, Family, Food & Drink, Lifestyles, Reviews, San Francisco Bay Area, The Arts
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How to Eat Healthy at a Filipino Party
I know many many Filipinos and Filipino Americans who have Diabetes. After one of those many diabetics told me about a class called “Managing Diabetes for the Filipino Lifestyle” that she attended at Kaiser Permanente, I just had to find … Continue reading