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Roasted Chicken with Rainbow Carrots and Potatoes
I can’t believe we are less than a week away from Christmas. What are you guys doing for the holidays? I am heading over to my grandparents place in Michigan. My mom has a HUGE family there (she’s one...
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My Updated Traditional Vietnamese Pho Recipe
Happy New Year! I am so excited for a new year because every new year means new beginnings. I wanted to kick off the new year with a popular Vietnamese dish – pho. It’s the recipe all my friends ask...
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The Land of Beer
As I mentioned in my previous post, I spent the holidays in Michigan with my extended family. Michigan is soooo different from San Francisco. The pace is about half that of San Francisco which was a...
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Salmon and Pork Loin Spring Rolls
I always feel a tad bit sad after the holidays are over. That’s especially true this year since I had such a blast in Michigan. I miss my family, and I definitely miss their food. My aunt and grandma...
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Wasabi Mayo Chicken Salad
I’ve been trying to jump back on the health train lately so I’ve been trying to eat and cook better. This week I wanted to try my hand at making chicken salad. My aunt made me this kick ass chicken...
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Fish Tacos with Cod and Mango Salsa
It’s been so cold in San Francisco recently that I’ve just been dreaming about warmer weather. I feel like I definitely take it for granted when I do have it. Maybe it’s the grass is always greener...
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Chocolate Covered Strawberries for Valentine’s Day
Next week is Valentines Day, and I’m so excited to share some of my favorite recipes for the perfect Valentines Day dinner. This week I was thinking about what Valentines Day means to me. To be...
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Truffle Mushroom Pasta for Valentine’s Day
I’m usually the type of cook that likes homey, no fuss meals. But Valentines Day is a special day, so it’s okay to go a little fancy. I wanted to create a veggie dish in honor of all my vegetarian...
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Steak with Chimichurri Sauce for Valentine’s Day
Classic. Simple. A whole lotta butter. That’s how I would describe my last Valentine’s Day recipe. This steak with chimichurri sauce is what I would want someone to make for me. It’s really simple to...
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Blood Orange Lemonade & Happy Valentine’s Day!
Happy Valentine’s Day! The day of love and chocolates. =P I wanted to sneak in one more recipe for you guys. I found these yummy blood oranges at a local market, and I was seriously stoked. They’ve...
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How to Make the Perfect Homemade Pasta
I’ve recently become obsessed with making homemade pasta. I love the feeling of pasta dough between my fingers and how it is different each time. There is no set recipe for pasta. Each pasta dough you...
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Breakfast Tacos
It’s been a crazy last few weeks for me…some bad stuff happening and some good. But I’m not quite ready to share on here yet. I was thinking about how much I loved tacos last week, and I wanted to...
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Matcha Creme Brulee
Hello all! Sorry for the radio silence for the past two weeks. I needed to take some time for myself and step away from the blog for awhile to get those creative juices flowing again. I think it’s...
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Com Suon – Vietnamese Lemongrass Pork Rice Plate
Easter is right around the corner which means pastel-y desserts and yummy Sunday brunches. My family never celebrates this holiday, but that doesn’t mean we don’t like a good brunch. In Vietnamese...
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Korean Pork Belly Nachos
If I were in a fantasy world and I had all the money in the world, I would open a Asian fusion brunch place. I don’t know if this will ever happen, but if I were to open it tomorrow, this Korean Pork...
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Almond Jelly with Fruit Cocktail + A Life Update
Spring is the time for new beginnings, and it’s never been more true for me. I have been going through a lot the last few months, and I’ve been hesitant to share on the blog. I think a part of me was...
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Blood Orange Sugar Cookies
One fruit that has become a favorite of mine is blood oranges. I found some at my local Trader Joe’s on super sale, so I swooped them up knowing I wanted to create something yummy with them. After a...
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Vegetarian Lychee Salad
I was sitting at work brainstorming recipes for my blog and I was just craving salad. I’ve been eating loads of unhealthy food lately, so it was like my body was telling me “Eat something healthy!”...
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Shrimp Vermicelli Bowls (Bun Cha)
Even though the Bay Area only gets summer weather 1 week out of the year, I still like eating cold foods during the season. Mostly out of habit. Growing up, I loved eating these shrimp vermicelli...
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Black Sesame Matcha Bark
One of the greatest food loves of my life is matcha. Matcha just makes everything taste better. You can have it as a drink, eat it in a pancake, or mix it in with almost any dessert. I do have to say...
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