Hello! I’m Simon Fan. This site is the organic product of my lifelong passion for food and cooking.
My years of living in New York and traveling around the world have enabled me to taste and experiment with diverse and exciting cuisines of different cultures. Each cuisine I’ve experienced dazzles and inspires me, and each has propelled me to learn more about the people and culture it represents.
This site, however, is devoted to Chinese cuisine, which holds a special place in my heart.
Born and raised in Shanghai, I developed a curiosity in the cuisine of my heritage at a very early age. That curiosity later on became a passion and has stayed with me ever since, even years after I moved to the US.
I’m forever in awe of the history, breadth, and myriad regional varieties of Chinese cuisine. I draw endless inspirations from its ingenuity of creating culinary wonders from humble ingredients, such as soybean and rice, both of which first domesticated in China about 5,000 and 12,000 years ago respectively, as well as its mastery of fire and heat through numerous cooking techniques.
The more I explore, the more I realize how much I do not know. My journey of discovery continues, and I invite you to join me along the way!
I LOVE the recipes-very inspirational!! Looking forward to more!
Looks yummy Simon.
Please continue to follow your passion wherever it may lead. The journey is where the fun lies.
It looks wonderful Simon can’t wait to try it. This is your passion and you never gave up on your dream…Buena Suerte!!!
Thank you all for your kind words! The journey is just beginning and I’m already having lots of fun!
Congratulation on your first step to your dream!
Hello Simon, thanks for stopping by my blog so I’d discover your wonderful site. I love every recipe on your blog and I can’t wait to explore them now!
Yi, thank you for visiting my site! This 1-month-old baby likes to get attention
You have been doing wonderful things with your blog!
I came across your blog as I was searching for recipes for glutinous rice with chicken. Your post, with that beautiful photo and very creative recipe, caught my attention. I have been following your blog since then. Please keep up the great work!
Hey Simon – I just want to congratulate you on your blog and thank you for sharing your recipes. I like how it is both seasonal while at the same time scaled for 2 people – the perfect size for single urban dwellers like me and many of my friends. I have cooked a few of your recipes already and have become a regular follower! Looking forward on what’s to come!
Hanny, thanks for visiting my blog regularly! With the arrival of fall, I will start to introduce rich and warming dishes like braises, stews and soups. I’m sure you’ll love them.
Hi Simon, great to know that you have been engaged in Chinese cuisine since your days in Shanghai. Rice and Soybean are also the two essential elements in Japanese cuisine, which I and my family have been indulged in for the last two decades… I am looking forward to having a time to enjoy both with you either in NY, or Atlanta my home. Happy New Year!
Thanks Alex! It’s been too long… I do hope we’ll be able to catch up over great meals soon! Happy eating and Happy New Year!
I’m glad I discovered your blog through Pinterest. Your writing and recipes are so interesting that I’ve already tried several dishes. Each of them is awesome, especially the sweet and sour fish. Please keep the great recipes coming!