this mango noodle salad with cilantro coconut milk dressing is perfect when you want something carb-y and fruit-y for lunch, all sauced up with a herby dressing. the lazy days of summer have hit. motivation at work is pretty low, though i did get added to a new project that i’m excited about and likening […]
Watermelon Matcha
this watermelon matcha is perfect for hot summer afternoons, when you need a caffeine nudge and plenty of fruity refreshment. make sure to hide pinterest pic once i pin everything we were spoiled at work last year, and got summer fridays for 3 1/2 months. we were blissfully off at 2pm every friday from memorial […]
Yaki Onigiri
these yaki onigiri, or crispy pan-fried japanese rice balls, are so tasty that you (almost) don’t need to eat them with anything else. this post (originally posted in march 2016) was refreshed with new pictures. are you obsessed with dolsot bibimbap (the korean dish with crispy rice, sesame-flavored veggies and toppings, and spicy/sweet gochujang sauce)? […]
Matcha Popsicles with Cherry Rose Compote
these matcha popsicles with cherry rose compote are basically creamsicles, with the silky matcha ice cream and tangy cherry rose compote. i’ve been seeing rose everywhere. philz has their rosé coffee.* i took my work laptop to a cafe last month and sipped on their matcha rose latte while i worked on some spreadsheets. at this point, it’s […]
Jasmine Tea Ochazuke
this ochazuke (aka rice with tea) is a jasmine tea ochazuke. it’s just as delicious in the summer at room temp as it is in the winter steaming hot! i’ve been feeling a little antsy recently. maybe because some of my close friends have been travelling a lot, maybe because i’m remembering how much i […]
Orange Granita with Almond Whipped Cream
this orange granita does take a few hours, but the process is so hands off that you won’t even notice until your crunchy, citrusy dessert is ready! i love ice. if you give me ice, i can almost guarantee i’ll be a happier person. i take my friends’ cups when they’re done with their drinks, […]