Hi!!! I took a bit of a CNY break last week. With coronavirus raging, the Year of the Rat certainly hasn't gotten off to a great start; however, I sincerely hope everyone is happy and healthy. Unfortunately, there hasn't been much to write with so I'm extending the break for another week. I hope everyone … Continue reading Extended CNY Break
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Moochi Wishes Everyone Happy Chinese New Years
Hi!!!It's time for another celebration- two actually! First and foremost- Little Moochi is in the App Store! That right, it's official. Search Little Moochi or scan the QR code: This accomplishment comes just in time for one of my favourite holidays- Chinese New Year. Technically, it's not for another week, but Pittsburgh celebrates a bit … Continue reading Moochi Wishes Everyone Happy Chinese New Years
20 Healthy Recipes for 2020
Hi!!! The new semester's officially started, and if last semester was great, this one's going to be even more amazing (is that even possible?!) While I could go on ad nosium about how amazing CMU is, I'll stay on track 😉 It's halfway through January and I hope those resolutions are still going strong! One … Continue reading 20 Healthy Recipes for 2020
New Year’s Dinner at LAGO
As promised, I'm back with a special restaurant review! While 2019 was amazing, I 150% can't wait for 2020. Of course, it's very important to get things started on the right foot. What better way than with a spectacularly delicious dinner? Let's get going! LAGO LAGO is a contemporary Italian restaurant by Michelin starred chef … Continue reading New Year’s Dinner at LAGO
Happy New Years!!!! The Best of 2019 Revisted
Welcome to 2020!!! I honestly can't believe another year (and decade) has passed. I'm only 18, but sometimes, I still feel like that 8 year old who couldn't wait to FINALLY hit double digits 😉 Well, I thought I'd take the opportunity to reflect on the best.. and most delicious... moments of 2019! Best Eats … Continue reading Happy New Years!!!! The Best of 2019 Revisted
Recipe Post: The Black Forest
Hi!!! I'm back! I hope everyone had an amazing Christmas with full of family, fun and ...of course... FOOD! 2020 is less than 4 days away. Seriously, where has the time gone?! But... before diving headfirst into those resolutions, there's room for (a few) more indulgence right? 😉 Well, I'm here to help. This creamy … Continue reading Recipe Post: The Black Forest
Return to 山外山
Hi!!! I'm back in Shanghai! Again? That's right. Just 2 days after getting back, we headed out to Hangzhou for a VERY IMPORTANT celebration: GRANDPA'S 80th!!!!!!! To say there's much to celebrate would be a MASSIVE understatement. He's mentored countless students as a professor (they still send him gifts and greetings!), published 12 books and … Continue reading Return to 山外山
Pittsburgh Adventures vol. 9: Happy Holidays at Phipps
Hi!!! I'm back- finally.... The semester is DONE, but I've been keeping busy at Little Moochi! More importantly, 10 days until CHRISTMAS!!!! It's incredible how fast the year passes! Well, I decided to end the year strong with one final Pittsburgh adventure. Guess what, we've come full circle! Be prepared to step into a world … Continue reading Pittsburgh Adventures vol. 9: Happy Holidays at Phipps
Mifune NYC: Some Seriously Soulful Sushi
Hi!!!! I hope everyone had an AMAZING Thanksgiving! We celebrated with friends from Shanghai, and I actually got to meet up with some of my HS classmates! While I would have been perfectly content with that one celebration, my mom thought otherwise and graciously decided to treat me to a very special meal. As usual, … Continue reading Mifune NYC: Some Seriously Soulful Sushi
Happy Thanksgiving!!!Thank you 2019!
Happy Thanksgiving!!!! Normally, we don't celebrate Thanksgiving, but since I'm in the States this year, I'm doing as the Romans (Americans) do. There won't be turkey, but our good family friend is treating us to a very special meal (stay tuned for the review!!) BUT..... there's something more important than all the food: What I'm … Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving!!!Thank you 2019!
