Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Invitation: 2nd Cantonese Food and German Speaking Wines Dinner, Hosted by Janet Cam, Culinary Strategist & Annette Schiller, Wine Educator and Wine Travel Specialist: Saturday, September 20, 2025

Pictures: Cantonese food and German/ Austrian wines: Wine Dinner at our home in McLean, Northern Virginia, Orchestrated by Janet Cam (Food) and Annette Schiller (Wines), with the help of Sous-chef Scheyla Acosta (August 2025)

Dear Wine and Food Friends,

The response to the Cantonese Dinner paired with German Speaking Wines that Janet Cam and I hosted was overwhelming. The seats were filled minutes after we sent our invites. The waiting list became longer and longer. Hence Janet and I decided to do a second dinner. There are new wines from my cellar and a new menu for the evening since some guests wanted to attend again!

When:

Saturday, September 20, 2025

6:30 pm apéritif - 7:00 pm dinner

Where:

Home of Annette and Christian Schiller

6404 Woodsong Court

McLean, VA 22101

Please see the menu, the wines, the costs and how to sign up below:

APERITIF:

Shanghainese Peanuts

NV Steininger Sekt en Magnum, Weingut Steininger, Kamptal, Austria

Perfectly balanced fruit with mouth filling bubbles, nutty citrus palate, and a long fresh finish. The wine

has the complexity and balance of a fine Champagne.

FIRST:

Spinach. Minced Pork and Tofu Soup

This soup is a very special comfort food that I shared with my son, Austin. Every Friday I would drive to Monterey Park to ferry him back to my home in Santa Monica to spend the weekend together. Austin lived with my parents during the week to attend the school I had attended a block from home. This is a quick meal with rice stirred into the broth sitting on the floor to watch television as we ate and chatted.

2019 Riesling, Zeltinger Sonnenuhr, Grand Cru, Winery Hüls, Mosel, Germany

Having aged several years in the bottle this mature wine developed a smoothness and precision.

MAIN:

Salad of Shrimp, Bean Sprouts, Scallions and Agar with a Sesame Oil and Soy Sauce Dressing

Lisa, my sister, and Mom favored this cooling dish during the warm months in Southern California.

Braised Lotus Root

The lotus root is braised with oyster sauce and scallions and one of the food items served during the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Lotus root is chock full of auspicious symbolism in its name, shape, and texture. Firstly, means “togetherness” (连, lián) and a “pair” (偶, ǒu). As for its shape, lotus root grows in sections like bamboo, bringing to mind new opportunities. As for the texture, if you’ve had lotus root before, you know there are delicate fibrous threads, a little bit like the texture of okra. These threads can be hard to break, so it represents being inseparable. * * Woks of Life, Judy Leung

Red Cooked Duck

So, why duck? Apparently, there is an old folk tale passed down for centuries about people coming together to overturn a corrupt ruler, and his name sounded like “duck” in the local dialect. So, to eat a duck is to get rid of the oppressor! For more practical reasons, eating duck in the fall has health benefits according to traditional Chinese medicine. It nourishes your body to fight the dryness of the fall and winter.

Ginger Coin Rice

We offer three distinctively different wines from three of the Top Ten German vintners. This format offers you the opportunity to experience these wines and decide for yourself which wine you deem perfect with a specific dish.

2022 Riesling, Kiedrich, Weingut Robert Weil, Rheingau, Germany
2021 Pinot Blanc (Weissburgunder), Birkweil, Weingut Ökonomierat Rebholz, Pfalz, Germany
2017 Pinot Noir (Spätburgunder), Tschuppen, Single Vineyard, Weingut Ziereisen, Baden, Germany

DESSERT:

Moon Cakes

Moon cakes are probably the most famous of all Mid-Autumn Festival foods. They symbolize the moon and family unity. The mid-autumn moon is full, and families with moon cakes in hand are harmonious, happy, and healthy. Our family and extended family always looked forward to celebrating the festival with Cantonese style moon cakes cut into fourths. With the richness of the moon cakes, we served Pu-erh-tea.

2021 Riesling, Erdener Treppchen, Grand Cru, Auslese, Weingut Dr. Loosen, Mosel, Germany

Costs:

150 USD per person (all inclusive)

How to sign up:

Please pay via Zelle to 202.669.8896 (Janet Cam). Your participation is guaranteed after you received a payment confirmation email from Janet.

A portion of the proceeds will benefit AAPI https://www.chefsstoppingaapihate.com/ founded by friends Tim Ma /Lucky Danger etc. and Kevin Tien/Moon Rabbit.

Looking forward to sharing this fantastic meal with you.

Best,

Annette

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Thursday, July 24, 2025

Dim Sum Lunch at Madame Mei in Frankfurt, Germany (July 2025)

#Frankfurt #chinesefood

Excellent Dim Sum lunch at Madame Mei in Frankfurt downtown with my daughter Cornelia Schiller Tremann and her husband Chris Tremann who lived for 3 years in China.

Dim Sum (AI)

Dim sum is a style of Cantonese cuisine consisting of small, bite-sized portions of food, typically served in steamer baskets or on small plates, often accompanied by tea. The term "dim sum" literally translates to "touch the heart," reflecting the idea that these dishes are meant to be savored and enjoyed. It's a popular brunch or lunch option, featuring a wide array of dumplings, buns, rolls, and other savory and sweet treats.

Small, shareable dishes:

Dim sum is designed for sharing, allowing diners to sample a variety of flavors in one meal.

Varied types of food:

The menu can include steamed dumplings (like har gow and siu mai), buns (like char siu bao), rolls (like rice noodle rolls), and various other savory and sweet snacks.

Accompanied by tea:

Dim sum is traditionally enjoyed with tea, which helps cleanse the palate between dishes.

Cantonese origins:

While variations exist across China, dim sum is most closely associated with Cantonese cuisine, particularly from Guangzhou and Hong Kong.

A social experience:

Dim sum is often a social occasion, enjoyed with family and friends

Madame Mei

Madame Mei's philosophy is to bring authentic Shanghai and yum cha dishes to Frankfurt. All our dishes are freshly made by our dedicated chefs hailing from different regions of China.

Yum cha generally involves small portions of steamed, pan-fried, and deep-fried dim sum dishes served in bamboo steamers, which are designed to be eaten communally and washed down with tea. People often go to yum cha in large groups for family get-togethers or celebrations.

The practice is popular in Cantonese-speaking regions, including Guangdong, Guangxi, Hong Kong and Macau. It is also carried out in other regions worldwide where there are overseas Chinese communities.

We welcome you to come join us and experience this intricate cuisine at our beautiful space (both indoor and outdoor) which is located in the heart of the city of Frankfurt.

Arriving