this post for alton brown’s pancakes was originally posted in march 2016! the pictures have been updated. if someone’s going to be making breakfast at home, it’s usually my dad. weekend mornings consist of omelettes (usually with cheddar cheese, sometimes with smatterings of other things in the house- leftover caramelized onions, basil, tomatoes, avocado, mushrooms, […]
Yaki Manju
this post for yaki manju was originally posted in jan 2014! it’s been updated with some new pictures and new recipe copy. yaki manju is one of those desserts that might be an acquired taste for some. it has beans, and yes, it’s a dessert. however, it’s still pretty tame, and i’d recommend it for anyone […]
Sweet Potato Haupia Pie
this sweet potato haupia pie is the perfect balance of textures: crumbly macadamia nut shortbread, chunky purple sweet potato filling and creamy haupia, or coconut pudding. hi, what are you doing for thanksgiving? i’m hoping you’re planning endless deliciousness. i’ve self-appointed myself in charge of dessert (what’s new), and as someone who has already made […]
sweetgreen Shroomami
this sweetgreen shroomami is a mushroom grain bowl with miso ginger dressing from sweetgreen, one of my favorite salad/grain bowl chains. it’s packed with kale, beets, tofu and spicy sesame seeds for a really hearty entree. all i do these days is work, potato and go out with friends. which is fine and dandy and […]
Cranberry Sauce Pie with Pecan Streusel
are you one of those people who eats turkey for the sole purpose of shoveling cranberry sauce into your mouth? yes? consider this cranberry sauce pie with pecan streusel for your thanksgiving. i think we need to believe that we are invincible on some level. if i thought i was going to hit someone when […]
Peanut Tofu Rice Bowls with Sesame Eggplant
these peanut tofu rice bowls have plenty of crunchy pickles and tender, sesame-glazed eggplant to go with the addictive peanut sauced tofu and chewy rice. idk what to say besides that i’ve been living off of a steady diet of work hard, potato hard. the digital marketing world is a little bit nuts during q4, […]