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, […]
Zha Jiang Mian
i first posted this zha jiang mian in dec 2014, but i’ve been eating it for years. figured it was time for an upgrade of pictures, and maybe a written recipe rather than my lazy ramblings (; it’s the last bit of asian pacific american heritage month, aka the last post of the year where […]
Frozen Coffee with Coffee Jelly and Red Bean
cool down with some frozen coffee! this one is parfait-like, with softly set coffee jelly, sweet red bean and almond-flavored whipped cream to fulfill all your asian dessert and caffeine cravings. when i was in london and paris last summer, i spent more time in pret a manger than i ever had before. we found […]
Shiitake Mushroom and Avocado Sushi
this shiitake mushroom and avocado sushi is filled with tons of goodies, including savory sauteed mushrooms, creamy avocado and tangy pickled ginger. i mentioned planning an asian pacific american heritage month event at work a few weeks ago; that event finally happened last week! it was a lot of stress: carrying boxes filled with milk […]