hello there. it feels like it’s been a while since i’ve been around in the blogosphere, as i haven’t touched this space in a few weeks. i was off wandering in countries 8-9 hrs ahead of my normal time zone, eating all the things and trying to not be that much of a trashy american […]
Strawberry and Blueberry Haluhalo
i started off wanting a fourth of july colored dessert, and was going to do a s’mores rendition. but somehow i ended up with haluhalo (also spelled as halo-halo), a filipino dessert that has nothing in common with s’mores besides the fact that they’re both sweet. and really, this is not an authentic representation of […]
Sakamoto Namul (Marinated Bean Sprouts)
this recipe for sakamoto namul, or marinated bean sprouts, was first published in march 2014. everything else (the pics + my words) has been updated (as of june 2018!). imagine a huge vat of bean sprouts lounging in a potent marinade chockful of garlic and soy and sugar. it’s unassuming amongst its somewhat more elaborate neighbors, […]
Coconut, Blueberry and Five Spice Popsicles with Sesame Seeds
happy popsicle week!!! it’s been a little over 30 hours since graduation, which is still weird and surreal to think about. so, we’re going to distract ourselves by packing for a basic-for-others-but-exciting-for-me trip and with allllll the coconut, blueberry and five spice popsicles with sesame seeds. instead of coconut, blueberry and five spice popsicles with sesame seeds, […]
Tiramisu Layer Cake
this tiramisu layer cake pairs tender chocolate cake with creamy mascarpone buttercream and rum-espresso soak for a dessert that screams tiramisu (: i’ve learned a lot throughout college. if you’re stuck coding, cry it out, and then you’ll breakthrough. (sometimes). patience, you’ll meet your tribe soon. (such a blogging mindset). if the rent is cheap, […]
Roasted Tomato Crostini with Feta Dijon Spread
this past school year has involved a lot of indulgence, whether it be food or adventure wise. having a car made it easier to actualize my desires, though i’m also certain most of these things would have happened regardless. and while i had tons of fun, there were times that the fun started to lose […]