In this CNN "Start Small, Think Big" feature, an Atlanta-based entrepreneur, Natalie Keng and her mother, public schools Teacher of the Year, Margaret Keng, are infusing flavors of the Far East with the Deep South and in their custom interactive events and award-winning, family-recipe cooking sauces "opening minds, one mouth at a time" and shattering stereotypes. Ni ... Continue Reading
Joy of Being Yourself: Authenticity in Food & Life
Natalie shares how her cooking style and recipes reflect family, a sense of place, and heritage as a Chinese American and Southerner. “As a little kid, I thought it was only about being Chinese,” she says. “That's what I was teased about, so that's how I defined myself – foreign, different, un-American. In actuality, as a native Georgian, I'm not only more American, but ... Continue Reading
Asian Chinese Cooking Class: Dumpling and Pot Stickers “Hands On”
Chinese Cooking Class: Impress your friends and family and learn to make delicious, homestyle Asian dumplings and potstickers THREE ways (steamed, pan-fried and traditional boiled) using both easy, ready-made wrappers AND like-grandma-used-to-make hand-rolled wrappers! Join Natalie & Margaret Keng, Atlanta’s own Chinese Southern Belles and mother-daughter culinary ... Continue Reading
HERstory is Our History in Cooking and Poetry: How to Cook Cow Peas
Traveling back from Charleston, I'm reminded of Vertamae Smart-Grosvenor through her cooking and poetry in Vibration Cooking Or, The Travel Notes of a Geechee Girl. Here is how to cook cow peas: "Remove all the peas that look weird and wash and soak in cold water. Cook in some kind of boiled meat until done." Here is how to cook red rice: "Fry smoke bacon in a skillet ... Continue Reading
Pick Up Chinese Southern Belle Inspired Meal Kits @Whole Foods Markets
Now pick up favorite PeachDish seasonal menu items, like popular Hot Pots with our award-winning, natural, family sauce blends at Atlanta area Whole Foods Markets! Use coupon code Natalie17 for $10 off your first order! Pork Hot Pot with Summer Beans & Glazed Potatoes Thanks to the gang PeachDish and Chef Seth Friedman, now you can enjoy gourmet Southern with ... Continue Reading
Flavors Magazine, Photo Shoot
Natalie was the food and culture historian and culinary contributor in the upcoming Flavors Magazine feature article on Noodles! Look for it on news stands in September. Photo shoot day... ... Continue Reading
MOM’s MONTH MAY – Tell Her She’s a SWEET HOTTIE and YOU SAUCY THING!
We love Moms! Celebrate her all MONTH in MAY with our specials and events! Our natural, local, versatile cooking sauce blends are family recipes and perfect for Moms who like to cook, don't cook or just too busy but still want to eat delicious and healthy! So versatile and easy for dipping, dressings, stir fry and marinades! Everyone loves them! *Flavor of Georgia ... Continue Reading
Order Now: Seasonal Menu- Fresh Delivered to Your Door!
Check out these seasonal menu items that feature our award-winning, natural cooking sauce blends - what we eat and cook with our home! Use coupon code Natalie16 for $10 off your first order (any menu item through Dec 31) Soba Noodle Bowl with Bok Choy, Radish and Farm Egg Ships the week of October 17 Root-Veg Stir-fry with Brown Basmati Rice & Benne Seed Ships ... Continue Reading
Gluten-Free Asian Food and Traditions
“Does this have gluten in it?” I hear this question almost every time I teach a class or a demonstration. As a culinary and cultural instructor for Asian cooking classes and food tours, I am a subject matter expert and a student. I enjoy sharing, connecting and learning. My classes highlight a diverse and evolving menu which include seasonal ingredients, traditional ... Continue Reading
Farm to Wok: New Asian Cooking Classes!
We have a new line-up of fun, tasty Asian cooking classes at Cook's Warehouse (multiple locations)! Bring friends or family for a special night out, makes a great gift, too! Registration is required at the store, online or call 800.499.0996. Sign up early, limited seats fill up quickly. If full, put your name on the wait list and you'll be contacted by the store if seats open ... Continue Reading
TV Episode 806: Buford Highway Taste & Tour
Ni Hao, Y'All! Watch Natalie Keng lead a whirlwind tour & taste of the amazing flavors and diversity of eateries and stories along the “international corridor” of Buford Highway in Doraville, Georgia! (starts 5:37) Georgia Traveler (GPB TV, PBS, Episode 806) Did you miss Natalie's other episodes or need a refresher on the list of eateries and recipe ingredients? ... Continue Reading
Cooking Class: Chinese Takeout Favorites!
Cooking Class: Chinese Takeout Favorites! Date/Time: Wednesday, January 14, 2015, 7-9pm, $45/person Location: Cooks Warehouse, Midtown (Ansley Mall) 1544 Piedmont Road, Suite 403-R Register ONLINE or by phone 800-499-0996. Limited seats, sell out event, reserve NOW for the perfect foodie gift! Did you know there are more Chinese takeout restaurants in America than top fast ... Continue Reading
FREE Chef Demo: Friday, Dec 12, Truly Living Well Urban Farmers Market
Join Natalie for a special WOK the FARM chef demo Friday, Dec. 12 at Truly Living Well Urban Farm! 75 Hilliard St, Atlanta. Learn how to make easy, healthy & delicious Asian authentic & creative fusion dishes with fresh, seasonal ingredients! Includes recipes, tools, technique, tips, and pantry essentials. Pick up beautiful, seasonal produce, shop local ... Continue Reading
Chinese Southern Belle Cooking Video: Crunchy Chinese Chicken Salad
Crunchy Chinese Chicken Salad - Crunchy, Healthy, Simple, & Delicious! Watch the cooking video to learn more: Crunchy Chinese Chicken Salad -- powered by ehow ... Continue Reading
The Magic 3G's!
Familiar to our cooking class regulars, the secret to many of our homestyle dishes is.... The 3 G's! Green onions Garlic Ginger Fresh is a must, especially garlic and ginger. Powder or canned won't do. Depending on the dish, the 3 G's may be chopped, minced, sliced or in strips. Stir fry them first in oil and mix in meat or veggies for instant "smells ... Continue Reading