About Me
I am Jen, an expat who moved from Boston to Hong Kong 5 years ago. Born and raised in Ohio to Taiwanese immigrant parents, I am a chemistry nerd, patent attorney by day, blogger by night, church musician on weekends, and food enthusiast always.
I've eaten at over 800 restaurants, developed close to 350 recipes, and have traveled to over 50 cities spanning 20+ countries and 5 continents. Have a look around, and enjoy!
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- Yu Hu Village in Lijiang, China 玉湖村
Known as the last settlement of the Naxi people before the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Yu Hu Village is famous for its cobblestone streets and traditional stone houses. Today, the village has a growing collection of cozy coffee shops and tea houses, where visitors can sip a warm drink while... - Blue Moon Valley of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Lijiang, China 玉龍雪山藍月谷
The Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Recreational Area is about a 30-40 minute drive from Lijiang Old Town and is one of the most popular excursions to take when visiting Lijiang. Within the large national park there are many different areas to visit. Because private cars cannot enter the area, you'll... - Lijiang China Trip Report: Lijiang Old Town
A good friend of mine reached out to us in April telling us she had the opportunity to be in China for 6 months. She had booked a trip to Lijiang ("one of my favourite cities"), and was inviting us to join her and "chill in the cafes by the... - Daai Zaak Mira Moon Causeway Bay Hong Kong
Last week we had the opportunity to try a new restaurant that's pretty close to our home. Daai Zaak (大宅), is a new Chinese restaurant in the Mira Moon hotel in between Causeway Bay and Wan Chai. Bryan remembers this hotel because back when we used to live in Boston,... - A Look Back at the Past 3 Years - Part III: 2024
This is a 3-part series where I look back at the past 3 years (coming out of the pandemic) that just somehow seemed to whiz by. I used to be really disciplined about reflecting back upon the year. I took a brief look back, and noticed I was quite consistent,... - A Look Back at the Past 3 Years - Part II: 2023
This is a 3-part series where I look back at the past 3 years (coming out of the pandemic) that just somehow seemed to whiz by. I used to be really disciplined about reflecting back upon the year. I took a brief look back, and noticed I was quite consistent,...
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I travel A LOT, and I always do extensive research about food before going to a new location. Therefore, if you’re planning on visiting a new place, definitely check out the places I’ve visited and written about in these locations when you’re planning your trip.
United States
I grew up in Ohio (where I ate mostly my mom's cooking - see recipes above!), but spent 20+ years living in Cambridge, a college city right next to Boston. I've spent a lot of time trying food all over the US. There are certain places I visit almost annually, and thus know especially well, such as New York, Las Vegas, and both Northern and Southern California.
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Other North + South America, AU/NZ
Asia
I have lived in Hong Kong for the past 5 years and thus have traveled quite a bit around the region (heh, until the pandemic came). Hong Kong and Japan are both magnificent food cities. One could spend a lifetime just exploring those two places alone. Taiwan is the place of my roots, and I have nostalgic memories visiting it with my family. Finally, these past several years I’ve been able to taste my way through numerous cities in Mainland China, as well as explored many locations throughout Southeast Asia.
Europe
I love Europe's rich history, stunning architecture, breathtaking landscapes, and incredible food. There's a sense of familiarity, perhaps because I spent so much time in Boston, a most "European-like" city in the US. Through the years I've had unique opportunities to explore many parts of this continent, both for work and pleasure. I never tire of it.
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- Yu Hu Village in Lijiang, China 玉湖村
- Lijiang China Trip Report: Lijiang Old Town
- A Look Back at the Past 3 Years - Part III: 2024
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- Top Foods to Taste in Shunde, China
- Restaurant Nosso Paris
- Blue Moon Valley of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Lijiang, China 玉龍雪山藍月谷
- Weekend Trip to Kunming, China: Yunnan Specialties
- Lunch at a Yi Village Damoyu (大墨雨村)
- Crossing the Bridge Noodle過橋米線
