NEW EVENT & DATE! Limited Seats Craft Beer & Asian Food: Dim Sum Night - 6 -course Pairing! NI HAO, Y'ALL! Join Natalie for a fun group tasting of craft beer paired - 6 courses-with favorite Dim Sum tapas and regional Cantonese-styled delights. I'll be joined by craft beer afficionado, "VeloDave" (Atlanta native, fmr president of Atlanta Bicycle Campaign, ... Continue Reading
Asian Restaurant Recommendations, Tips
There are a plethora of great restaurant reviewers, critics and food bloggers in Atlanta who do this full-time professionally or as an enthusiastic gastronomical hobby. I'm not one of them. I'm less a food critic and much more a food fan! Remember, I'm a Raccoon Foodie who enjoys everything from Waffle House to the Biltmore House! My all-time favorite, ... Continue Reading
Lucky Chinese Dumplings
Lucky Chinese Dumplings Recipe Type: Appetizer Cuisine: Asian Author: Chinese Southern Belle Prep time: 45 mins Cook time: 10 mins Total time: 55 mins Serves: 4 Dumplings date back to the Song Dynasty (960-1260 A.D.) in China and represent prosperity, wealth and good luck. They are a main dish for Chinese Lunar New Year and eaten year-round in northern China. ... Continue Reading
Tips for Steamed Chinese Dumplings, Wrappers, Bamboo Steamer
Question: Wow, I just found your page from a Facebook ad. Great concept! So I've recently wanted to get into the realm of steamed chinese dumplings. I bought a bamboo steamer and even found an asian market that sells the dumpling skins (because there's no way I'm gonna try to make the dough myself!). Any tips about making them? Do I need a wok to use the ... Continue Reading