Fried rice is always my go-to meal when I don’t have much in my fridge. It’s also the perfect way to use up leftovers that nobody wants but are still safe to eat. Adding kimchi to fried rice was something I discovered in NYC 20 years ago while having dinner with friends. I fell in love with this technique and…
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My Favorite Korean Food Japchae Glass Noodles Recipe Adapted for Fodmap and Vegan Diet
Whenever I go to a Korean supermarket or a restaurant, Japchae Korean Glass Noodles is always on my list. It is light but fulfilling at the same time. However, due to my sensitive stomach, I can no longer enjoy store-bought Japchae. I came up with this adapted recipe to accommodate my situation. It is vegan, low fodmap, and gluten-free. I…
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🧑🍳 Get Your Kids Cooking: HelloFresh Pub-Style Shepherd’s Pie with White Cheddar & Thyme Mashed Potatoes
I wasn’t familiar with Shepherd’s Pie growing up. The first time I had it was in New York City at a charming restaurant called “Tea and Sympathy”. I was amazed by the delightful combination of mashed potatoes and ground meat. If it weren’t for HelloFresh, I might not have attempted to make it myself. I assigned the task to my…
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Louise Nevelson – Sky Cathedral
Our guide first asked us what our first impressions were when we saw this artwork. I told her I felt like this artwork was made with burnt objects. Louise used everyday objects that she found in her Manhattan home and painted them all black. She said they were all black because it means “totality.” She named it “Sky Cathedral” and…
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Seit 1898 Rimowa In New York City
I don’t own a Rimowa but many of my friends do. They speak highly of its products and I am always curious about them. Rimowa had an exhibition in October and I took my family to see what Rimowa is about. Surprisingly, it was a saddle company and it turned into an expert in luxury luggages. Its luggages are super…
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我的島內散步-艋舺走過不路過
From a young age, my impression of Mengjia (Bangka), in Taipei was that it was a place of hustle and bustle, but I rarely visited during my childhood and university years. Through the guided tour by @walkin.taiwan, I gained a deeper understanding of Mengjia. Our guide greeted familiar shop owners along the way and mentioned that these were the shops…
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台灣漫步 – 台中 – 台中纖維工藝博物館 – 翻浪經緯線-文化工藝的美學實踐
During my research into places to visit in Taichung, I came across MOFIA, Taichung, which interested me. Both my daughter and I are fans of crafts and the fact that it offered free admission made it even more appealing. Taichung is a city known for its many museums, and the free access was a wonderful surprise, aligning perfectly with my…
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台灣漫步 – 台中 – 林家宮保第和林家頤圃
After seeing a singer performing at the Dahuating Hall of the Lin Family Mansion in Wufeng, Taichung, featured in the "Infinity and Beyond" series, I became very interested in visiting the Lin Family Mansion. Fortunately, during my summer visit to Taiwan, I had plans to explore Taichung, making a visit to the Lin Family Mansion a must-see attraction.
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台灣漫步 – 台南市美術館 ｜翁崑德作品修護展與黃柏勳個展
I've always been intrigued by the restoration of artworks, so when I learned that the Tainan Art Museum had an exhibition related to this theme, I was eager to visit. To my surprise, I discovered that the artist behind this exhibition was someone very modest and was also from my husband’s hometown of Chiayi. He received an education in Japan…
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台灣漫步 – 台南市美術館 ｜春源畫室：畫師—詩人—劇作家—承繼者
During my visit to Tainan, I not only explored the Chimei Museum but also wanted to see what the Tainan Art Museum had to offer. The museum itself is a historical site, and the diversity of artworks within truly impressed me. There were three exhibitions in particular that left a lasting impression on me, all of which primarily showcased the…
