CUORE FELICE

So many Din Tai Fung memories now, it's hard to keep track: Betta in Seattle, Cullen in Seattle, Jenn and Ryan in NYC . . . THESE are always on the table; it's a non-negotiable. And with so many cucumbers in the garden this summer, this Asian cucumber salad lived in the refrigerator, was taken to a Sunday lunch at the farm, and was shared with neighbors again and again . . . and again. The SLIGHT variation with gochugaru makes it "mine," but CJ Eats does it again in terms of

White County Girls Basketball WINS REGION! I was so excited for them (and so starving) that I stopped for Chinese take out in Smithville. CLOSED! So in craving Chinese food all day, I went to a tried and true website for a take out recipe. Even his Din Tai Fung recipes are spot on! I did do several things differently, so I'm posting this recipe in tribute, but in making my own. Chicken: 1 large chicken breast* 1 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp white pepper 1/2 tsp salt 1 T mirin (or

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