I’m a dad of three girls with a full-time job, I create content, and I still make it a priority to cook at home. I’m collaborating with Chime for “There’s Food at Home,” where I’ll show you how to prepare delicious meals at home while saving money by avoiding restaurants and dining out! For Date... Continue Reading →
Broths for Shabu Shabu
It’s super cold and we’re gonna get hit with an atmospheric river this week, which means it’s hot pot season while we hang out indoors! After eating at Mikiya Wagyu Shabu House last month with the Boyz, I was inspired to make some Japanese inspired broths for Shabu Shabu at home with the girls. I... Continue Reading →
Barbecued Branzino Spring Rolls
I love the flaky, mild, and naturally sweet taste of branzino fish and order it every time I see it at restaurants. I was so excited to see it at Costco recently and picked it up and made spring rolls with it. For all my friends observing Lent, this is the perfect Friday meal for... Continue Reading →
Stir-fried Water Spinach with Garlic (Rau Muong Xao Toi)
The entree ain't as good without something on the side, ya know? Every time I hear these beautiful rap lyrics from Fabolous, I think about Rau Muống Xào Tỏi, the perfect Vietnamese side dish. Fabolous might be talking about something else in the song, but it makes me daydream about delicious, nutritious, and tasty Rau... Continue Reading →
Vietnamese Beef Spring Roll Party (Bo Nuong Vi / Bo Nhung Dam)
For Thanksgiving, instead of the traditional American Thanksgiving meal, Jane and I hosted a Bò Nướng Vĩ/ Bò Nhúng Dấm Spring Roll Party for her family and her Aunt's family. This type of Spring Roll Party is perfect for family lunch/dinner because everyone will hang-out with each other, cook the food in the hotpot or... Continue Reading →
