this post for alton brown’s pancakes was originally posted in march 2016! the pictures have been updated. if someone’s going to be making breakfast at home, it’s usually my dad. weekend mornings consist of omelettes (usually with cheddar cheese, sometimes with smatterings of other things in the house- leftover caramelized onions, basil, tomatoes, avocado, mushrooms, […]
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Yaki Manju
this post for yaki manju was originally posted in jan 2014! it’s been updated with some new pictures and new recipe copy. yaki manju is one of those desserts that might be an acquired taste for some. it has beans, and yes, it’s a dessert. however, it’s still pretty tame, and i’d recommend it for anyone […]
sweetgreen Shroomami
this sweetgreen shroomami is a mushroom grain bowl with miso ginger dressing from sweetgreen, one of my favorite salad/grain bowl chains. it’s packed with kale, beets, tofu and spicy sesame seeds for a really hearty entree. all i do these days is work, potato and go out with friends. which is fine and dandy and […]
Sleepytime Tea Latte
this sleepytime tea latte is basically a chamomile peppermint latte, made with cozy tea and frothy soy milk, perfect to sip on during a cold afternoon. this chamomile peppermint latte is inspired by the snowbird from voyager craft coffee. anyone who has ever taken a trip with me or been in a plane or a car […]
Pumpkin Banana Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
these pumpkin banana cupcakes with cream cheese frosting have caramelized banana baked in, for an extra surprise aside from the slightly spicy pumpkin cupcake and tangy cream cheese frosting. i’ve become that person who talks about the weather on her blog now. since moving back to a place where there’s seasons (no snow but a […]
Pineapple Lime Agua Fresca
this pineapple lime agua fresca is cold and tart and refreshing, perfect for sipping throughout a hot summer weekend. it’s been about a month of my new job, and i like it so far. there’s the nice benefits of fitness reimbursements (which i haven’t taken advantage of yet, but dance classes here i come) and […]