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Edamame vs. Soybeans

tofu, soy, edamame

fresh tofu

I’ve been asked this question a lot in my Tour de Tofu cooking classes:

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What is the difference between edamame pods and commercial soybeans?  The lowdown: edamame is an immature soybean but unlike commercially grown  soybeans that are processed and used in countless products from tofu to hotdogs. Edamame is healthy for you and doesn’t have the enzyme that inhibits protein digestion like commercial soybeans.

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Here’s a good article on the topic!  Happy snacking!





SPECIAL Chinese New Year Cultural Dinner!

 

Natalie keng, host, Chinese Southern Belle, Atlanta, chinese food, chinese cooking

Mother-Daughter Hosts: Margaret and Natalie Keng

*Special Chinese New Year Cultural Dinner* hosted by Natalie & Margaret Keng!

Looking for something unique, tasty and culturally inspiring to help you celebrate Asia’s biggest holiday of the year? Not in the mood to fight crowds, eat standing up or hear long speeches?

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Join daughter-mother dynamic duo, Natalie Keng and Margaret Keng, Atlanta’s own Chinese Southern Belles, as they host a special Chinese New Year evening just for you!      BUY TICKETS now

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Featuring:

  • Personally-selected menu of dim sum “tapas” plates and Chinese regional specialties
  • Explanations of how specific foods are “lucky” and how they relate to Asian culture and the Lunar New Year (plus cooking secrets and tips!)
  • Introduction to cultural and culinary Chinese New Year traditions- old, new and fusion
  • Primer to eating out in Asian restaurants and ordering authentic Chinese menu items (or negotiating special dietary needs)
  • Calligraphy by Margaret! Name translations and personalized art  that you can take home as a memento from the evening

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Date/Time: Friday, January 27, 7:00pm

Location: Canton House Chinese Restaurant, 4825 Buford Highway
Chamblee, GA 30341

Cost: $40/person. Advance purchase/tickets required for this special event.

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PURCHASE TICKETS NOW online for Chinese Cultural Dinner 1/27/12 or by phone 1-800-838-3006

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SIGN up now for our Ni Hao, Y’All newsletter and LIKE Chinese Southern Belle on Facebook –and get the rice scoop on members-only event alerts, giveaways, cooking tips and more!

 





NEW – Eat with Natalie! Meetup Group

Join the Atlanta-Eat with Natalie! Meetup Group!

 

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I love eating and exploring cultures, places & stories through food. I’m a fun guide–I’ll share about Asian/Chinese history, food factoids, speak Mandarin Chinese (and try other languages) and can navigate meals and deals (and strange menus) at restaurants, international supermarkets and food fairs (though I might get “disorientaled” on the highway).

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I’m kicking off  The Atlanta EAT with NATALIE! meetup group to bring together friendly food fans who want fun, casual, spontaneous gatherings to eat and explore Asian and ethnic food, restaurants, markets, fairs, etc. with me. Along the way you’ll get samples, tips, travel insights, my favorite snacks and dishes and more!

Many will be free or a cost a modest admin fee. Super special events, like Chinese New Year Cultural Dinner, will be individually priced.

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*Get “Where’s Natalie” live, last-minute updates via Twitter @ChineseSoBelle.

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To participate, please:

1) Sign up and RSVP through Meetup.com and ck @ChineseSoBelle for last minute updates and future Eat with Natalie! meetups. You can just show up, but some venues may be first come, first serve, limited seating. (No Twitter? email me)

2) Bring some cash to cover your food costs when possible; some places are cash only.

3) Spread the word! Join the EAT with NATALIE! meetup group at meetup.com and follow Chinese Southern Belle on FB, Twitter, YouTube.

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Upcoming:

  • This Saturday 1/7,  after I lead a private youth tour, join me at 2pm inside 5600 Buford Hwy Market main entrance– spin thru the market (love the samples! Chinese New Year coming up) maybe snack at Korean bakery or bowl of pho. Follow Twitter @ChineseSoBelle Where’s Natalie live updates.
  • *Special Chinese New Year Cultural Dinner* hosted by Natalie & Margaret Keng!  Looking for something unique, tasty and culturally inspiring to help you celebrate Asia’s biggest holiday of the year? Not in the mood to fight crowds, eat standing up or hear long speeches? Join hosts Natalie & Margaret Keng, Atlanta’s own Chinese Southern Belles, for a special Chinese New Year evening! Date/Time: Friday, January 27, 7:00pm. Cost: $40/person or date night special: $70/couple (enter discount code: couple) Register details coming soon…

 





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