I love a good, healthy snack, especially during movie nights with my other half (when the toddler's asleep). Some of my favorites include dried mangoes, popcorn (all kinds), taro chips and plantain chips!! The latter can be quite costly when you buy them in stores. May I add, one bag just isn't ...
Instant Pot Fish Congee (魚片粥)
There's a reason why Goldilocks was eyeing the three bears' bowls of porridge - it's a comfort food that warms our bellies AND our hearts! I grew up eating rice porridge, or congee, often for breakfast or when I was feeling ill. My parents typically made us plain congee with a variety of side ...
Air Fryer or Oven-Baked Japanese Mussels Dynamite
AYCE (All You Can Eat) buffets - do you dig it? I certainly do, and I prepare for them by wearing loose sweatpants and an empty stomach. If you decide to walk in for unlimited eating with a belt, please loosen it up or remove it halfway through the meal. What is the purpose of paying a flat fee to ...
HAS IT BEEN A YEAR??!
I am writing this at midnight, in shock, as I have just pulled up the first "Motherhood" entry on my blog (which I started at the height of the COVID pandemic) and discovered that it has BEEN A YEAR!! It's also been close to 9 months since my last entry on motherhood because 1) my full-time job, ...
Cheung Fun (Steamed Rice Noodle Rolls) 肠粉 Shortcut Recipe
Cheung fun (steamed rice noodle rolls) is a Cantonese street food that is topped with tasty sauces and often eaten as breakfast, lunch or a snack. The most common pairing with cheung fun is curried fish balls. When I used to reside in Lower Manhattan, specifically Two Bridges, my family and I would ...
