Taste of Home
Lotus Root Pork Dish
Taste of
Home

BRING ON THE HEAT

FLAVOR IS FAMILY!

We grew up in a kitchen that never needed measuring cups.
My parents cook with instinct, garlic, laughter—and a generous handful of dried chili.

This site is a love letter to those home-cooked flavors: not perfect, but perfectly ours.

Whether it’s Hot and sour powder at midnight or a spicy double-boiled pork on Sunday, this is the food that made us, raised us, and burned our tongues a little—in the best way.

Chili Doodle Animated

MEET THE CHEFS AT HOMEBASE

Dad
Dad · Mr. Jin

Heat Master · The Wok Whisperer

"The oil has to scream before the veggies dance." — Dad, every time

Signature Dish: Twice–Cooked Pork

Mr. Jin never uses a measuring spoon. He eyeballs everything like a pro and somehow nails it. His Twice–Cooked Pork? A weekly legend in our house, crispy edges, garlicky aroma, and a little theatrical wok flip.

Mom
Mom · Mrs. Xian

Queen of Balance · The Flavor Harmonizer

“Sourness needs dimension.” — Actual quote from Mom

Signature Dish: Suan La Fen

Mrs. Xian hums while she cooks. Her Suan La Fen is spicy, tangy, crunchy, and comforting. Midnight noodles? That’s her love language.

Adalyn
Adalyn Jin

Keeper of Cravings · Story Stirrer

Signature Move: Asking “What’s for dinner?” before lunch even ends.

She’s not the chef of the house, but she’s the reason these flavors made it to the screen. Raised on spice, comfort, and stories told over boiling pots, Adalyn made this site to archive the tastes that raised her—one noodle strand at a time.

House Signature Dishes

All Recipes
Hot & Sour Noodles

Suan La Fen

Twice Cooked Pork

Twice-Cooked Pork

Peppercorn Chicken

Spicy Peppercorn Chicken

...Every Dish Has a Story