it’s that time of the year when i make pink cookies. last year i did raspberry strawberry cookies, this year strawberry sandwich cookies. it’s hard for me to comprehend how i, as 1 person, can make meaningful impact on the communities and initiatives i care about. this is especially true in the current political climate, […]
3 Days in Boston (Boston Winter 2020)
what do you do when you find bogo flights to the east coast in the dead of winter, you like oysters, and you’ve been meaning to visit your boston-based friend? you book a trip for 3 days in boston!! it’s apparently nicknamed “the walkable city”, and we managed to do a good amount of walking, […]
Hong Dou Tang – Sweet Red Bean Soup
tong yuen, or chewy sweet mochi balls, are typically eaten during the lunar new year. these unfilled ones are served with hong dou tang, or sweet red bean soup. it’s the perfect hot, cozy dessert for the winter! mulan was my favorite as a child. that was the only movie i’d watch, disney or otherwise, […]
Long Weekend in LA
whenever i want a quick getaway, a long weekend in la is my go to. los angeles is easy for me to get to (cheap, 1 hour flights? yes please) and it’s a nice balance of nostalgia and newness (i had a number of fantastic day trips to la in college, and yet there’s still […]
Matcha Rose Latte
this matcha rose latte is a tasty combo of strong matcha and sweet rose (in flavor and color!) milk. i know i’ve posted a lot of matcha on the blog. at this point, you probably think i sprinkle it like fairy dust around me, or that i use it as color correcting powder for my […]
2019 Delicious Not Gorgeous Year in Review
welcome to the 2019 delicious not gorgeous year in reivew review! my favorites, the most popular recipes and some laughs. my favorite 2019 delicious not gorgeous recipes definitely the savory showstopper on the blog this year: this whole roasted cauliflower with hollandaise, shoestring potatoes and pickled red onion at the top of this post. inspired […]