We have this book at my work called:
Ever since reading it I’ve wanted to have dim sum. If only for the hum bao. Sweet pork buns? Sounds like heaven to me. Craig and I tried to have dim sum when we were in China Town in San Francisco last September, but couldn’t find a place. BUT….Friday night we hung out with Chris & Becca and I finally got to try hum bao! We went to Jade Teahouse & Patisserie in Sellwood and while it wasn’t actually dim sum, it was delicious. When Becca suggested this place, I was more than a little skeptical. I was pretty sure Craig wouldn’t want to eat anywhere with the word “tea” or “patisserie” in it, being the steak and potatoes man that he is. But I was wrong. We tried a little of everything and shared family style. I would definitely recommend having a meal here if you live in town.
The restaurant’s name was a bit confusing, because it was less tea house and more restaurant, but I’d love to come back and try some tea and a sweet treat. I got the gluten-free chocolate and sea salt cookie for dessert. Yum!
Did you try any new cuisine this weekend?
xo
{Lauren}
I didn’t…
But your weekend sounds great!!
Happy Monday!
Oh my! That looks amazing! I would love to try Dim Sum! Hope you had a lovely weekend!
Michelle
I LOVE Dim Sum! it sounds good any time of the day for me!
So, um, (sheepishly) what exactly is dim sum? Is is that thing in your first couple pictures?
I’ve tried avocado smoothies lately. They are scrumptious! (Recipe here: http://mycakies.blogspot.com/2011/03/avocado-milkshake.html)
Yes, I did try something new! I made African Sweet Potato Stew – it has peanut butter in it. I’ve never had a soup with peanut butter in it, but it’s my new favorite.
Yum that looks delicious! I’ve been wanting to try dim sum for a while, but have been kinda scared to step outta the comfort zone. Maybe someday soon… 🙂
Gotta love that dim sum! What a fun, easy dinner idea! It’s now on the list…
This weekend my family cooked up some Australian food– salmon, scallops, pumpkin soup and shrimp. It was all pretty similar to stuff I’ve eaten before so it wasn’t too far outside my comfort zone! Woohoo!
I love love love dim sum! I grew up near San Francisco and oh baby is the dim sum plentiful and delicious! I could definitely make some suggestions for areas north of the Golden Gate if you ever make it back up there =)
<3 MuffinLovesBiscuit
Yummm, i’ll have to try this sometime!
I went to Dim Sum for the first time recently on a trip to San Francisco. It’s totally my type of food, I love being able to try lots of things with out having to commit to one dish.
I love that you go to do something totally new this weekend, not far from home.
Sounds amazing! I love places like that: a little confusing, special, unique and of course, delicious:-) xoxo
I love Grace Lin! Highly recommend all of her books.
What a yummy post!!! I did have some new cuisine this weekend a five hour meal that knocked my socks off. Sending you a hug lady!! XO!
I love me a steamed pork bun. What a great meal!
The food looks amazing! Something I will definitely have to try. By the way, I’m a new follower and I absolutely love love love your blog. I got so wrapped up reading it earlier that my husband told me it was time for me to go outside and be productive. Silly husbands =)
I love Dim Sum! My husband and I took my father in law out for yum cha on Sunday! I can’t wait to go back!
I’m having pork buns and dumplings for lunch today! yum!
Food explosion is always fun. I love it.
Question: How did you use the book in class? Did you do some sort of craft activity?