food & things with Christy Wang
Osmanthus is a fragrant flower that has a sweet, apricot-like scent. In shanghai, it’s used in teas, desserts, and perfumes. Osmanthus-goji jelly Osmanthus-goji jelly blends the fragrant floral notes of osmanthus flowers with the sweet tang of goji berries, creating a beautiful, refreshing dessert! I …
If there’s one thing I’m know for, it’s my dislike for Brunch. And by Brunch, I mean the activity of brunch — going out and spending $30 on some eggs and a cup of coffee. Hence the start of my series, “we have brunch at …
My go-to soup to make because it’s just *that* easy. This miso soup recipe starts off with a dried shiitake stock but you can also use dashi packets. If using dashi powder, I’d use half the recommended amount because the full amount can feel overpowering …
TBH creamy miso oats are my hyperfixation breakfast at the moment. I love using part shiitake stock for the base of these oats to give it a little extra flavor and umami notes but I’ve also done it without, and it’s still yummy! If I …
My dad was telling me a story recently about his college buddy, who would always cook a garlicky clam pasta whenever my dad would visit him. He was reminiscing about how tasty yet simple it was, and also budget-friendly! He then looks at me and …
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, steamer meals are underrated and steamed fish, is probably the most underrated of them all. One of my go-tos is a one-steamer-meal situation that includes fish and veggies like this steamed snapper with bok choy. It …