Category Archives: EATS

EATS: Winter Daikon Soup

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Monki

As temperature drops and daylight shortens, I crave for a bowl of steaming, piping hot soup.  Growing up in Taiwan, there is always a bowl of soup that accompanies our meals.  These days I forgo such luxury in the summer … Continue reading →

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An Angeleno’s Rite of Passage

Posted on October 13, 2014 by Monki

We finally did it!  Made it official and became true Angelenos.  We did a three-week “detox” program. My life as a physician-researcher-book-editor-radiosurgery-director-mother-wife (in no particular order, mind you) required all of my time.  I was up to five cups of … Continue reading →

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It Was A Long Way To Get Them Apples

Posted on October 5, 2014 by Monki

The Monkey clan went apple picking today.  It was sort of a spur of the moment thing.  We wanted to get out of the city, be with Nature, and have fun! To a New York expat, Fall is associated with … Continue reading →

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Girls Day Out

Posted on September 7, 2014 by Monki

My foodie friend Y recently gifted me with a cooking class for my birthday.  Because we don’t get to see each other often, she suggested doing an activity together.  My choices were cooking class or spa.  Being that we both … Continue reading →

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Restaurant Review: Perry Cheung’s ROC

Posted on November 16, 2013 by Monki

I can’t believe I just found ROC!  We took Plum there earlier this week after we accidentally discovered this place.  MK and I went back again this weekend during our date night because we enjoyed ROC that much.  Finally, there … Continue reading →

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EATS: Taco Soup (Birthday Dinner for Monkey King!)

Posted on October 23, 2013 by Monki

MK is turning 39 this week!  To celebrate his birthday, I am making his favorite cuisine: Mexican food. My cooking style is pretty eclectic.  I make decent pan seared scallops, halibut fish sticks, bolognese sauce a la Mario Batali style, seafood paella, … Continue reading →

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EATS: Independence Parfait

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Monki

When I picked Plumster up from summer camp today, she declared that she was making a surprise for me.  “I will make a surprise for you too!” I replied enthusiastically as we climbed into my car. Dinner tonight consisted of … Continue reading →

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Restaurant Review: Josiah Citrin’s Melisse

Posted on June 23, 2013 by Monki

As a follow-up to our 8th wedding anniversary celebration, MK took us to the Holy Grail of romantic dining: French cuisine. Once in a while, one encounters true excellence, perfection and professionalism.  This experience leaves one want to improve ourselves; … Continue reading →

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EATS: Japanese sea bass with ginger

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Monki

I’ve always have trouble making whole fish.  This problem is especially evident when Lunar New Year rolls around, where hopeful Asians prepare various delicacies as an invitation for fortunes to come.  I like eating whole fish because they have less … Continue reading →

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Silkie to the Rescue

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Monki

I did not return to work this Monday as planned.  Prior to my surgery, I had requested for three weeks off from work, believing that I’d be ready to get back into the swing of things in three weeks.  A … Continue reading →

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