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 […]
Mocha Cake with Coffee-Glazed Almonds
welcome to the coffee extravaganza: this kahlua-spiked mocha cake is held together with coffee-scented buttercream and sprinkled with coffee-glazed almonds. it’s the holidays, i’m officially off until dec 26th (yeehaw). i’m definitely a broken stand mixer at this point, but: i’m ready to hibernate under a blanket, with breaks to let friends into the house […]
Strawberry Sugar Cookies
looking to do some holiday baking?! here’s a recipe for strawberry sugar cookies, dusted with crunchy, tangy strawberry sugar. there are some times when you want an aesthetic cookie – i’ve been oohing and ahhing over constellation inspiration‘s cookie advent calendar of recent, and cloudy kitchen‘s cookie boxes have been on my radar for years. i […]
Miso Barley Pilaf with Mushrooms
when i was in elementary school, my mom went on a detoxing low sugar, no nightshade diet at the recommendation of her acupuncturist. for the most part, the rest of us weren’t affected- we still had pizza and dried apricots and chinese fried eggplant and plenty of chocolate. what i do remember is the miso […]
Hojicha Latte with Red Bean Whipped Cream
this hojicha latte is a little smoky, a little cozy, and topped with red bean sweetened whipped cream for extra decadence. i’m in hardcore cozy mood. soft blankets and cozy socks and wanting to hibernate in my house 24/7 (i do leave for social interaction and work and gymming and pesky things like that). i […]
Spiced Persimmon Cake with Cream Cheese Icing
this spiced persimmon cake with cream cheese icing is the perfect fall dessert – not so fussy that you have to spend your afternoon decorating a cake, but still cozy and tasty. the air is finally crisper, the nights requiring plush fuzzy blankets. i am definitely a fuzzy blanket person over a weighted blanket person, […]
Purple Sweet Potato Salad
this purple sweet potato salad satisfies your carb-y, mediterranean cravings while also making sure you get your greens in. i demean potatoes every day. one of my friends and i use the term “potato” to denote how little lazy we are, or how casual our clothes look in particular instances, or how bad my phone […]
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Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Hollandaise, Shoestring Potatoes and Pickled Onions
instead of cutting your cauliflower up into florets, do a whole roasted cauliflower and top with lemon-y hollandaise, crispy potatoes and pickled red onion. mmm. i definitely don’t bake/cook as much as i did before starting a full time job, which has had a trickle effect to the volume of content that goes up here. […]
Fall in Seattle – October 2019
q4 is notorious in the retail world. the combo of single’s day, black friday and cyber monday means fun times for anyone involved, and i am no exception. so, i planned a little getaway at the beginning, in hopes that forests and food would steady me for the onslaught. a weekend getaway in the fall […]
Citrus Kale Pesto Rice Bowl
this citrus kale pesto rice bowl has a base of lemon-y goodness, rice and kale, but the garlic chili sauce (my hot sauce of choice), feta and radishes help round out the bowl, too! la is always a good time. there’s a boundless bounty of rooftop bars to bounce between, an endless ensemble of eateries. […]
Denver in the Summer (Denver 2019)
in a distinctly un-heather move, i took a trip to a nature-y destination with a nature-inclined friend. i didn’t train enough for this trip (altitude + lack of aerobic endurance aside from a handful of work fitness reimbursement-funded spin classes = woohoo), but it was beautiful. denver in the summer (okay, and boulder and the […]
Iced Earl Grey Matcha Latte
this iced earl grey matcha latte is the perfect mix of creamy latte, with plenty of strong earl grey and matcha to cut through the richness. as a stereotypical taurus, i don’t like change. (i’m not hardcore into astrology, and can’t keep my sun/moon/stars/rising’s straight, but it’s a good laugh. also won’t deny that i […]
Orange Rosewater Scones
it’s scone week! i participated in 2017 with these milk chocolate scones with strawberry whipped cream, didn’t make any scones (for the blog or otherwise) in 2018, and i’m back with a batch of orange rosewater scones for 2019. this year, i’m adding some rosewater and orange zest to these basic scones for a floral-y […]
Green Tea Pie with Citrus Cream
this green tea pie with citrus cream is decadent, since it’s pie crust topped with custard topped with whipped cream. but the bitter matcha in the custard and the citrus in the whipped cream keeps it from being too much, and it’s delicious served with fresh berries. we’re at that time of the year again […]
Berry Granita with Mint Cheesecake Bites
this berry granita with mint cheesecake bites combines tart, crunchy fruit ice and creamy cheesecake bites. i recently got a new manager, and we’re still learning on how to best work with each other. she asked me about my work goals, and threw out ideas like a specific title or salary. honestly, i’m content in […]
Mango Noodle Salad with Cilantro Coconut Milk Dressing
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. 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 day until labor day, free to soak up extra summer […]