I agree that anchoring malls with high quality grocers would be a big draw. Often, my most pleasurable shopping experiences are wandering the aisles of an H Mart or Pacific Ocean Marketplace.
In fact, I visited Honolulu many years ago and my Japanese friend took me to a mall that seemed to have an entire floor dedicated to Japanese foods and concessions.
I live in Aurora, Colorado and we have a surprisingly great number of independent small grocers and larger chains like H Mart, but certainly none inside a mall. If that were the case, I'd probably never leave!
First, I love your down-to-earthness about you and the way your write. Feels like you are taking TO me.
Second, good on you for taking an interest in people regardless if you’ll ever meet them. We need show kindness and interests to each other around the world. My mother used to say “it costs nothing to be nice and kind to other...”
Third, there are some amazing food court courts in Vancouver, BC (specifically in Richmond, BC municipality) that sell really good asian food.
Finally, thank you so much for your recipes and stories.
I love the Woks of Life cookbook! It seems the Bay Area should have more Asian markets, more ethnic markets of all kinds as we are so multicultural. I would love to see more of them.
Nordstrom pulled out of Oakridge Mall over two decades ago, as did Sears. I love grocery shopping and I love a mall with everything in it. Ordering items and hoping someone doesn't pilfer them from your porch is not the same experience.
Ranch 99 falls short of customer service, and too few Japanese and Korean items I often look for. Southern California appears to have everything. I have seen Lucky and Safeway stock some items, but not much selection. World Market has some surprises.
My favorite store in the East Bay is Tokyo Fish Market in Berkeley. Small, but well stocked. Much too far from home. I hear H-Mart is coming to Dublin at a future date. Still an ethnic market desert in Concord/Walnut Creek area.
At last, a recipe for eggplant with garlic sauce that seems doable. I live in Santa Cruz and wonder what is your favorite market for Asian ingredients? (San Jose?) I doubt there is a market in Santa Cruz, Shoppers Corner doesn't have much nor do any other market where I shop. Any suggestions? I love your news letter and pass it on to several friends. Thanks so much!
Gosh I love your newsletters, Andrea! Every one is a treat, but this one is especially packed with great stuff. Can't wait to make my favorite vegetable this new way (to me). And thanks for the tip about another local 99Ranch outpost! Also, I love the way the survey results played out. Keep it coming, Andrea! <3
I live in Florida, & our growing season is different than most of the rest of our country. I went to our local Farmers’ Market yesterday where I bought three globe eggplants. I have already planned how I am going to cook them (a dish I call “eggplant pizza”) but I’m sure I can buy more next week & use them in this dish. It sounds scrumptious!
Sounds delicious! I'm going to try it!
I agree that anchoring malls with high quality grocers would be a big draw. Often, my most pleasurable shopping experiences are wandering the aisles of an H Mart or Pacific Ocean Marketplace.
In fact, I visited Honolulu many years ago and my Japanese friend took me to a mall that seemed to have an entire floor dedicated to Japanese foods and concessions.
I live in Aurora, Colorado and we have a surprisingly great number of independent small grocers and larger chains like H Mart, but certainly none inside a mall. If that were the case, I'd probably never leave!
Is it still worthwhile cooking it without the chilies? I’m intolerant of chilies.
I've been following you since Asian Dumplings and have really enjoyed seeing your growth and pivots. Thanks for all that you do to keep us connected!
After the Beijing duck, the garlic eggplant at Sun Wah in Chicago is my very favorite. Can't wait to try this recipe at home.
Abit late to the party, Andrea!
First, I love your down-to-earthness about you and the way your write. Feels like you are taking TO me.
Second, good on you for taking an interest in people regardless if you’ll ever meet them. We need show kindness and interests to each other around the world. My mother used to say “it costs nothing to be nice and kind to other...”
Third, there are some amazing food court courts in Vancouver, BC (specifically in Richmond, BC municipality) that sell really good asian food.
Finally, thank you so much for your recipes and stories.
I love the Woks of Life cookbook! It seems the Bay Area should have more Asian markets, more ethnic markets of all kinds as we are so multicultural. I would love to see more of them.
Nordstrom pulled out of Oakridge Mall over two decades ago, as did Sears. I love grocery shopping and I love a mall with everything in it. Ordering items and hoping someone doesn't pilfer them from your porch is not the same experience.
Ranch 99 falls short of customer service, and too few Japanese and Korean items I often look for. Southern California appears to have everything. I have seen Lucky and Safeway stock some items, but not much selection. World Market has some surprises.
My favorite store in the East Bay is Tokyo Fish Market in Berkeley. Small, but well stocked. Much too far from home. I hear H-Mart is coming to Dublin at a future date. Still an ethnic market desert in Concord/Walnut Creek area.
Happy New Year! I agree, some recipes in PTFS definitely add flavor....Great variation on a longtime favorite. Can't wait to try it.
Have you tried Sichuan style where the "fish flavor" comes from pickled chiles?
I forgot to mention, I like the recipes with the news letter and talking to strangers is a plus.
At last, a recipe for eggplant with garlic sauce that seems doable. I live in Santa Cruz and wonder what is your favorite market for Asian ingredients? (San Jose?) I doubt there is a market in Santa Cruz, Shoppers Corner doesn't have much nor do any other market where I shop. Any suggestions? I love your news letter and pass it on to several friends. Thanks so much!
I have several lovely eggplant resting in the fridge. I'll be making this recipe!
Gosh I love your newsletters, Andrea! Every one is a treat, but this one is especially packed with great stuff. Can't wait to make my favorite vegetable this new way (to me). And thanks for the tip about another local 99Ranch outpost! Also, I love the way the survey results played out. Keep it coming, Andrea! <3
As always, thank you for including notes on a vegan version! I am SO looking forward to Ever-Green Vietnamese! <3
Thank you Andrea! I also just got the Leung´s book for Xmas, I´m going to be making these!
I live in Florida, & our growing season is different than most of the rest of our country. I went to our local Farmers’ Market yesterday where I bought three globe eggplants. I have already planned how I am going to cook them (a dish I call “eggplant pizza”) but I’m sure I can buy more next week & use them in this dish. It sounds scrumptious!