It’s Mother’s Day! Are you doing anything special? My brother and sister-in-law are having a barbecue and I’m bringing over a lasagna. When I told my mom, she said, “Yummy, haven’t had that in a long time!” I…
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We’re home after being on the road for weeks and it feels so good. As much as I love traveling, I love the home life: comfy home clothes, knowing all my things are in the right place, and getting…
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Have you guys ever seen a banana tree in real life? They’re kind of freaky looking. I think I’ve seen them before when I was a kid visiting Thailand with my parents, but I must have put them out of…
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If you know anything about the sushi world in around here, you’ve probably heard of Hidekazu Tojo. He’s kind of a big dill (food pun!) around here, or at least he was before sushi became just as ubiquitous as burgers…
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Hong Kong bubble waffles are the stuff of childhood dreams. I remember being a kid, at the night market, up way past my bedtime, eagerly awaiting a piping hot bag of these little egg-shaped waffles. There would always be a…
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As you guys know, I’m a huge grilled cheese fan. And by grilled cheese I mean, buttered bread pan-fried until the cheese is melty and gooey and the outside of the bread is crisp and the inside of the…
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Woot woot, another Friday! This week has been a mix, weather wise, which means we've alternated between being cooped up at home getting a lot of work done and spending …
This is the best weeknight pasta This sausage garlic parmesan pasta is probably the best thing you can make with only 5 ingredients and 15 minutes. It’s easily as good as …
Damn it’s hot out there. These are recipes for the days when it’s too hot to consider even going near the oven, even if it’s off. And forget slow simmering …
I am obsessed with chicken tortilla soup. I love that warm and savory broth-y soup topped off with crunchy bits of deep-fried tortilla strips, cheese, sour cream, and avocado. Tortilla …
So…I heard you like eggs with your eggs. I certainly do! I couldn’t resist topping some spicy gochujang deviled eggs with even tinier eggs. Because, why not? Easter is all about the eggs, right? I’ve had a mild obsession with…
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Happy Easter Friday! I don’t usually celebrate Easter, unless peeps topped cakes or potato buns count as a celebration…for the record, they definitely count in my…
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Guys, I have some exciting news – I’m going to Hawaii! It’s going to be my first time and I could not be more excited because: It’s the land of spam musubi. I like islands. I’m going with Alana,…
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Is anyone else out there a little freaked out by St. Patrick’s Day? I mean, I like celebrations as much as any other person, but this one seems a little weird. Green beer, leprechauns, and being able to pinch…
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