2016-08-15 22:03
What's better-Chinese leftovers or Indian leftovers? I posed this question on facebook, and although there was some debate, the resounding winner was Indian leftovers. I tend to agree. Altho… Read More
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Easy, simple, healthy recipes for kids. Practical nutrition advice from Doctor Chris Ko that teaches you how to cook healthy meals for your family
2016-08-08 01:07
My mom didn't do a lot of cooking when we were growing up. She was too busy saving lives…literally. She practiced as an Emergency Medicine doctor before switching over to Internal Med… Read More
2016-08-01 14:03
When I was growing up, we never ate dessert. It wasn't that my parents intentionally deprived me. We simply rarely went out to eat. And when we did go out, it was typically at a Chinese or T… Read More
2016-08-01 03:17
When I was growing up, we never ate dessert. It wasn't that my parents intentionally deprived me. We simply rarely went out to eat. And when we did go out, it was typically at a Chinese or T… Read More
2016-07-24 13:57
My brother and I used to get into insane fights. In our epic battles, we would always play the same roles. Being the younger brother, I would be the instigator. As the elder statesman, he wo… Read More
2016-07-16 22:46
I have a very vivid memory of the first time Colin tasted a peach. Cassie had given birth to Colin just seven months before, and we had decided to pack the family up and move back in w… Read More
2016-07-10 13:14
Since Finding Dory just came out, I decided to watch Finding Nemo with the kids. On the surface, Finding Nemo is about a father's search for his son. But on a deeper… Read More
2016-07-04 02:21
Recently, the FDA announced plans to change regulations for food labeling on packaged foods. One of the most important changes will be the requirement for all packaged foods to indicate how… Read More
2016-06-27 03:01
Growing up, our family rarely ate out. Instead, we would eat Chinese or Taiwanese food at home. On the occasions we did go out, we would eat Chinese or Taiwanese food at a Chinese or Taiwane… Read More
2016-06-19 04:19
My first born just graduated from preschool. We attended his graduation ceremony, which was complete with cap and gowns, celebratory necklaces, and diplomas. Never mind that Colin went… Read More
2016-06-13 02:14
We took the kids to see a free concert by Rachel Platten at Tysons Corner this Friday. Rachel Platten became famous for her hit, the Fight Song. I didn't know what to expect but I figured it… Read More
2016-06-05 02:50
Last weekend, we took the kids to feed the birds at Roer's Zoofari in Vienna. Some people might protest about the price of admission at Roer's Zoofari (formerly the Reston Zoo), particularly… Read More
2016-05-28 18:08
I've decided to give it all up. I'm going to close up my clinic and start an infinitely more lucrative business. That's right, I'm going to open up a popsicle stand! The other day, we w… Read More
2016-05-21 21:29
Cassie took Colin on a dream trip to LEGOLAND this past week. That left Cailya with dear old dad. Every now and again, we split the kids up like this. It's an arrangement that works out for… Read More
2016-05-16 04:11
Sometimes I feel sorry for Colin because his primary role model of virility and masculinity is, well, me. I'm not exactly a macho, macho man. I prefer musicals to bars. I would rather talk a… Read More
2016-05-08 14:49
'Twas the morning of Mother's Day, and all through the house not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. Mama was nestled all snug in her bed,while daddy ar… Read More
2016-05-01 19:07
I've discovered sour cream. Yeah, I know I'm late to the party. I was also late to the cheese party. I used to go to Chipotle and turn my nose up at the sour cream and cheese. I've alwa… Read More
2016-04-25 03:35
One of the first things people do when they attempt to lose weight is to cut out bread. The idea that bread is fattening is not just an old wive's tale. As I have learned and observed many t… Read More
2016-04-18 03:35
The theater was eerily silent. You could hear a pin drop. The main character had just shared a poignant and heartbreaking story about two lovers. The story had just reached a climax. The ent… Read More
2016-04-11 02:07
My first time was in college. I was scared and nervous. I didn't know what to expect, but everyone around me was doing it. So, I closed my eyes and tried pork butt. I was at my first Hawaiia… Read More
2016-04-04 05:10
This past week, I went to the happiest place on earth. But while Disney World may be the happiest place on earth, it isn't necessary the most relaxing place on earth. Fortunately, with a lit… Read More
2016-03-26 13:38
When I was a kid, I used to watch reruns of The Andy Griffith Show. After repeatedly watching the opening credits, I concluded that one of the jobs of a father is to take thei… Read More
2016-03-20 14:38
How about some wood pulp in your cheese? A lot of recipes call for shredded cheese. But have you ever stopped to think what exactly shredded cheese is? In order to keep it from clumping, pro… Read More
2016-03-13 03:11
One of my most memorable gifts was a transformer set I received for my birthday. I remember seeing the set in Toys R Us and begging my mom for it. It had a big rig that could transform into… Read More
2016-03-07 04:19
One of the most important lessons you can teach your kids is what hunger is. After Colin finishes his dessert, he often laments, "I'm hungry." That is NOT hunger. In the middle of a long fli… Read More
2016-02-29 15:41
Why do I do it? Why do I blog? Well it isn't for the fame. And it certainly isn't for the fortune. I enjoy expressing my thoughts on how food delivers health. I like sharing my thoughts… Read More
2016-02-22 01:44
Two of my favorite foods are spaghetti and dumplings. These are also the two dishes that would show up regularly on our table for lunch on weekends when I was a boy. If we had spaghetti last… Read More
2016-02-15 03:57
I used to think I knew what love was. When I was in high school, I would awkwardly shuffle down the lonely halls on Valentine's day, wishing I had someone to love. I remember making sidelong… Read More
2016-02-08 15:13
Chicken broth is the foundation of goodness. It is the basis from which so many recipes start. It confers tenderness to vegetables and whole grains, saltiness to soups, and moistur… Read More
2016-02-05 02:00
My mother never spanked me. Not once. She did however, hit me once. Well, it was really more of a slap on the wrist. After I had misbehaved yet again, she screamed at me and told me to hold… Read More
2016-02-02 18:12
Twenty-five in twelve. That was the benchmark. That was the mark to beat up until one rookie made his debut at Nathan's Coney Island Hot Dog Eating Contest on July 4th, 2001. At his inaugura… Read More
2016-01-24 18:34
"One hundred percent. This is kashk. One hundred percent."This is what the shopkeeper at Babylon Market assured me of when I visited the Falls Church specialty grocer one Saturda… Read More
2016-01-17 17:51
Kobe steak burger with duck fat fries. Maine lobster mac and cheese with truffle salt. If I were to open a fine dining restaurant, even before I selected a top rate chef, I would make sure t… Read More
2016-01-15 20:33
I try to cook something new at least once a week. And yet, I give my kids the same breakfast nearly every day of the week--plain yogurt. However, their yogurt breakfasts vary in one cru… Read More
2016-01-11 16:40
My dad is one of the hardest guys to shop for. It isn't because he is picky or hard to please. He's simply much too practical to appreciate a gift for its sentimental value. Even when I try… Read More
2016-01-11 16:38
We recently took the kids to watch The Peanuts Movie. It was one of the first times both kids were able to sit through an entire movie in a theater. What an amazing experience! Thi… Read More
2016-01-11 16:38
It's that time of year again. The decorations are up, Santa is out, and holiday parties are in full swing. Unfortunately, holiday parties ultimately put us at risk to put on holiday pounds… Read More
2015-12-17 16:00
One of my earliest movie memories is watching Star Wars with my family. The basic theme of good versus evil is an easy theme to get behind whether you are an adult or a child. I remember che… Read More
2015-11-29 03:29
Congratulations are in order. I've experienced some personal growth. My mom stayed over my place the other night to watch the kids so Cassie and I could go out. The next morning, I figured I… Read More
2015-11-23 16:52
My grandmother recently passed away. She lived to be 100 years old. In the final years of her life, she developed dementia. When I visited her last year, she had no idea who I was. Even afte… Read More
2015-11-23 02:17
Becoming a competent home chef for your kids is easier than you might think. You don't have to buy a ton of expensive equipment to make healthy and delicious meals for your kids. Instead of… Read More
2015-11-08 04:41
"I don't like it." Another one of my food experiments is met with frustration and failure. You see, I only publish the winners on my YouTube channel, and not the many, many failures. One of… Read More
2015-11-08 04:01
I can still feel the wedgie of my extra small thermal underwear pants riding up under my Mickey Mouse costume. Several sizes too small, the cuffs of my thermal undershirt ended halfway… Read More
2015-10-25 01:28
Did you know our sense of smell, sight, touch, and sound contribute more to the pleasure of eating than our sense of taste? As much as 80% of our sense of taste comes from th… Read More
2015-10-18 02:07
When I listen to my adult patients, I can often commiserate with many common barriers that affect the nutritional quality of their diet. Themes include being overworked, having a lot of stre… Read More
2015-10-11 03:33
The other day, my kids came back from a visit to Old MacDonald's farm. They were excited to tell me about how much fun they had. I listened eagerly to their musings. First, they were g… Read More
2015-10-05 02:47
Sometimes I get frustrated when my kids don't do what I tell them to do. Alright, I always get frustrated when my kids won't do as they are told. And then I realized, if something always fru… Read More
2015-09-28 02:37
"Doctor Ko!" shouts a voice in the crowd, one weekend while I was out with my family. This is the burden of notoriety that comes from being a minor celebrity. As a… Read More
2015-09-28 02:30
Grilled Thai ChickenIngredients2 lbs Chicken Breast1 Tablespoon Canola Oil3 Tablespoons Fish Sauce1.5 Tablespoons Curry Powder1 teaspoon Black PepperChopped CilantroDirectionsMarinate Chicke… Read More
2015-09-23 17:02
If I had to give myself a grade for parenting, it would be, "Needs Improvement." This may surprise you since I am an absolute delight with my kids on my YouTube videos. That'… Read More
2015-09-23 17:01
While on a weekend getaway to the Massanutten Resort, we caught a show by a performer named John Cassidy. Magician, comedian, and world record holding balloon artist, Jo… Read More
2015-09-23 17:01
I wake up feeling unusually well rested. Through the window, I see the beautiful glow of the morning sun. Oh no. I'm late! I've just been snookered by the AM/PM button. I frantically r… Read More
2015-09-23 17:01
I recently took my dad to see the Citi Open tennis tournament, held on August 8th. In mandarin, August 8th is pronounced, "Ba ba", which also sounds like the word for "Father." Thu… Read More
2015-09-23 17:01
We just watched Pixar's latest film, Inside Out. I really enjoyed this flick, but it was a bit emotionally draining for Colin. After being glued to the screen for the entire movie, &hell…Read More
2015-09-23 17:00
The other weekend, we went to the Massanutten Resort for a mini vacation. Well, I suppose it would be hard to classify it as a vacation since we put in three hours of work listeni… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
"I'll have what she's having."-When Harry Met Sally This is one of my favorite lines from one of my favorite movies of all time. Not only is this a good line, but I find this quot… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Me: "Colin, you can have 'A' or you can have 'B'."Colin: "I choose 'C'." This is a frustratingly common conversation that parents often have with their kids. The choice could be over… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Every time I go to a burger joint, I find myself struggling with the same decision. Beef burger or veggie burger? Red meat is a significant source of saturated fat. (see my previ… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Taiwanese Pork Sauce Over Rice Ingredients:1/2 lb. ground pork (grind your own lean pork from pork tenderloin!)5 shallots, diced2 dried shiitake mushrooms1 tablespoon canola oil6 Eggs… Read More
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