“Matsusaka Beef” Tasting Reception in Orlando
On January 22, 2015, I had the distinct honor and pleasure to attend the “Matsusaka Beef” Introductory Press-Release & Tasting Conference. Wagyu, which literally means Japanese beef, is known through out the world for...
Japanese culture, food, and excitement at the Orlando Japan Festival
The Orlando Japan Festival is an annual event put on by the Japan Association of Orlando, the local Orlando Japanese community, and is one of my favorite events of the year – where you...
Celebrate the 20th Anniversary while giving back to the community
Photos: Sam Park & C.K. Lau (To view the photo album, visit www.facebook.com/asiatrend) Orlando Downtown Shinjung Korean Restaurant celebrated the 20th anniversary on September 11. Restaurant manager Michael Lee came up an idea to give back to the community, seniors and...
Steamed Savory Egg with Chicken, Shrimp, and Scallions 蒸水蛋
You’ve had fried eggs, boiled eggs, poached eggs, and scrambled eggs, but there is one more way that the Chinese love to eat eggs, and that is steamed. His dish is perfect for breakfast,...
A New Year, A Healthier You
This new year is the perfect time to start a healthier diet after a long winter full of indulgence. Whether you spent this holiday at home, taking visitors to your favorite local food places or...
Korean Culture Summer Camp & Korean Food Festival keeps Korean culture alive
Korean American Association of Central Florida hosted the 2nd annual Korean Culture Camp at the Orlando Korean Presbyterian Church from July 15th to July 19th followed by the Korean Food Festival on July 19th at the Eastmonte Civic Center....
Golden Lotus: Authentic Chinese Restaurant in Central Florida
Chinese cuisine has been an integral thread of the American cultural tapestry since the gold rush days in California, with Chinese rail road laborers setting up shop and making “chop suey” dishes out of...
Teri’s trip to Japan 2010~Series: Gourmet in Japan: 4
I didn’t have much time for my friends on this trip, but spent short, quality time with them. We went to a very popular dining spot “Monsoon Café” just to have a sip (at...
COOKING YOUR FAVORITE TAKE-OUT AT HOME
When I was still working, take-out food had a weekly showing for dinner. Be it Chinese, Pizza, Sandwiches, we all enjoyed not only eating it but I definitely enjoyed not having to prepare it...
Teri’s trip to Japan 2010~Series: Gourmet in Japan: 3
Another FUN food in Japan is Obento お弁当(Bento 弁当), which is also getting popular here in the U.S. This looks very tasty, but is not
edible. These are plastic, not real
food. Food replicas appear prevalently
in...
