Sake-Poached Asian Pear with Ume and Li Hing Sauce. Read about the evolution of this sweet-salty dessert.

“Saigon Pork” sandwich at the Academy Cafe in the newly reopened California Academy of Sciences. Dreadful price, but wonderful flavors.

Sweet Barley Soup with Pandan, Gingko Nuts and Fuchok. Perfect hot or cold, for sore throats, or if you’re feeling like something sweet.

Pat the fishmonger has a couple of fresh snappers for us. We’re gonna make Ikan Pepes, Indonesian Spiced Fish.

Kuih Pie Tee, or Malaysian “Top Hats” are irresistible, savory fingerfoods that are the perfect follow-up to popiah.

Poh Pia is a Malaysian / Singaporean dish, like a fat Spring roll or a short burrito. Mum’s version is all hand-made, done right.

Charentais au Porto – Charentais melon with port wine. This refined dessert will surprise you with its flavor and leave you craving more.

Pork and Eggplant Soup with Tomato and Shiso. Say goodbye to Summer with this flavorful soup utilizing Summer’s bounty.

Chopped Greek Salad, with olives, feta, and homegrown cherry tomatoes. Say goodbye to summer with style!

Chicken Mole Omelette from La Fiesta Restaurant in Mountain View.

Braised Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic. Easy recipe for tender, flavorful chicken.

Yellow and Red ruffled heirloom tomatoes at TomatoFest. Read on about the different, delicious varieties we sampled there. Which is best?

Bucket of heirloom tomatoes from TomatoFest. TomatoFest is the premier heirloom tomato festival in the nation. Come see what we ate!

Whole Strawberry Mochi from Mana Bu’s in Honolulu. Fresh Kula strawberry, blanketed in sweet azuki bean paste, and wrapped in mochi. Yum!

Bubbies world-famous mochi ice cream is the best mochi ice cream out there. Phenomenal flavors, premium ice cream, and soft mochi skin.

It’s hot and I don’t want to heat up the kitchen. Time for some gazpacho! Homegrown heirloom tomatoes make for a splendid cold soup.

Kimchee fried rice with over easy egg and kecap manis. Not what I originally set out to make for dinner.

Kangkung belacan with tomato. The classic Malaysian stir-fried veggie dish. Enhanced with a little home-grown tomatoes.

Pink-fleshed Pomelos from my friend Brian\’s Hawaiian backyard. Sweet and succulent!

Salmon Sashimi plate from Tokkuri Tei in Honolulu. It’s the freshest fish in Hawaii!

Extra-Large Waiola Shave Ice bowl with strawberry and lilikoi flavors for Esther.

Brian’s Twisted Grilled Chicken