i know that some of the bowls i post here are a bit of a pita. multi-step vegetable side dishes make for tasty lunches, but sometimes they’re too much. i get it. not this kimchi rice bowl based off the hg street bowl from home grown oakland, though. it was one of those pretty cold […]
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Raspberry Strawberry Cookies
these raspberry strawberry cookies have three layers of shortbread: raspberry, strawberry and almond. fruity, buttery, and pink enough that you’re ready for valentine’s day! i’ve been thinking more about putting my money where my mind is. i have more purchasing power now than ever before (surprise surprise since i was a student), and i want […]
Nian Gao – CNY Sweet Rice Cake
it’s almost chinese new year time. aka, time for nian gao (pronounced like neen go). if you placed me on a spectrum of chinese americans, i’d be on the more american side. i used to joke that i only spoke dim sum, rather than cantonese. this meme is the depiction of how little of the […]
Sweet Potato Burrito Bowl
this charred sweet potato burrito bowl is the perfect way to start meal prepping this year and get your guac fix in! happy 2019! i have a few goals in mind for the coming year: volunteer 50 hours in 2019 i hovered around 25 hours last year between the time i spent as an assistant […]
Matcha Ginger Beer Fizz
this matcha ginger beer is bubbly and slightly sweet and a tiny bit bitter, perfect for a non-alcoholic new year’s eve toast! where do you get your inspo? i used to daydream up flavor combos during class, though somehow that doesn’t happen at work (probably a good thing). the idea for this matcha ginger beer […]
White Peppermint Cake
this white peppermint cake has peppermint bark baked into the cake, and peppermint swiss meringue buttercream in between the layers. there’s 9 days left until The Big Day, but i think i’m finally in the mood. there was a stroll through the local park featuring trees decorated by community orgs, there’s decorations (3 year old […]