Low-calorie Asian meals are meals that focus on high-calorie, nutrient-dense vegetables, lean proteins, and fresh aromatics instead of heavy oils, breading or refined sugars. These dishes are a colorful alternative to the plain, limited food served by healthy eating, and when cooked using fresh ingredients and traditional methods, such as grilling and steaming, they are […]
Digestive discomfort can impact energy, mood, and more. If you’ve ever been bloated after eating or had upsets, you are not the only one. What you feed your body is an important factor in helping to maintain a healthy gut microbiome, which in turn supports your digestive system. Making food choices that include high-quality nutrition […]
The best grilled tuna steak recipe uses a 1 to 1.5 inch thick ahi steak, a 30-minute marinade, and a screaming hot grill for 90 seconds to 2 minutes per side. That is it. Tuna is not a fish you cook through. It is a fish you mark hard on the outside and pull while […]
If you’re interested in an easy, good homemade stir-fry sauce recipe that does not require you to purchase a whole bunch of specialty bottles, here is a quick recipe: blend soy sauce, a sweetener, acid, garlic, ginger, and a cornstarch slurry. Pour over hot vegetables and protein in the final minute of stir-frying. This is […]
By the kitchen at Lona’s Lil Eats, 2199 California Ave., St. Louis, MO | Last updated: August 2026 The best spicy eggplant recipe sears thick batons of Chinese or Japanese eggplant in a hot pan until the edges are deep golden, then finishes them in a garlic-chili-soy sauce that thickens and clings in the final […]
Asian cuisine is popular all over the world for its strong flavour, colourful ingredients and nutritious food. Whether you’re making a fragrant stir-fry, a hearty noodle dish, a delicious soup or a well-cooked rice, there are so many variations to Asian cooking! But lots of home cooks feel that real taste can only be obtained […]
A St. Louis farmers market is a community-organized market where local farmers, craftspeople, and food stalls come together to sell produce, crafts, and prepared food directly to consumers. In this 2026 guide to St. Louis farmers markets, you’ll get all kinds of details – from hours to location to whether the markets accept SNAP/EBT – […]
Peanut sauce is a versatile, savory, slightly sweet sauce made by whisking together creamy peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and a sweetener. A five-minute, no-cook recipe created in the kitchen of Lona’s Lil Eats, St. Louis, MO, for home cooks who want a dipping sauce that is pantry-stable and doesn’t require a blender or […]
You typed “fast food near me within 1 mi” because you’re hungry, you’re close by, and you need food – now. We get it. No one wants a 20-minute drive when a craving hits. But here’s the thing: the closest option doesn’t have to be a drive-thru with a numbered combo and a side of […]
Thanks to those viral TikToks and mouthwatering YT shorts, dumplings are pretty common in every asian-fusion restaurant, especially in St Louis. But what makes an ordinary dumpling BEST? best dumplings in St. Louis are defined by the quality of their handmade wrappers, the balance of fresh fillings, and a precise cooking method that ensures a […]
