Adventures in a Chinese- American Kitchen
Category: Breakfast
Hi!!! I'm back with my first recipe! I technically didn't plan on really cooking until next semester, but I had a spark of inspiration I just couldn't pass up. Here's the scoop: I LOVE protein bars. Unfortunately, most are full of artificial ingredients and expensive. There are plenty of recipes online, but even those are … Continue reading Amazing Protein Bars
Hi!!! I guess vacations aren't exactly my thing because I'm back!!!! But today seriously deserves a post. My little bro's FINALLY back from summer camp! The tradition's always been to make him a special breakfast. Well, since I'll be off to college in only a few weeks ( I can't believe it either), I've decided … Continue reading Ridiculous Bread Pudding
Hi!!! Today's the first Sunday in May, so.... Avengers Endgame came out not too long ago, but this holidays celebrates the real superheros. Here are three (of the infinite) reasons to celebrate moms. My mom is my world. I love celebrating birthdays and achievements, but none of them would be possible without the support. Actually, … Continue reading Breakfasts for Mom
Hi!! I'm back with an extra special recipe! It's my mom's birthday soon, and since I'll be in school for the actual special day, we decided to celebrate early. Of course, we booked a special dinner (review coming soon), but I felt mom deserved something more personal. My mom loves dessert- all day; we had … Continue reading Happy Birthday Mom! Blueberry Muffin French Toast
Hi!!! I'm back this week with a new recipe for one of my favorite delicacies- Tea Eggs! While tea eggs are ubiquitous and seemingly simple, finding a good, flavorful tea egg is like searching for a needle in the haystack. But... before getting into the recipe- I went to Tsukiji for the third time last … Continue reading Recipe Post: Tea Eggs
Hi!!! I hope everyone's had a great week! School's started and the pressure's already mounting, but I'm not complaining. Capstone research has finally begun, which means I get to spend over an hour a day watching two of my favorite films ever- Stalingrad and Brest Fortress- in the name of research. I'd never been a … Continue reading Pumpkin Scones
Hi!!! As promised, I'm back with a VERY special post. Yesterday was Mother's Day, and given everything mom's done for me, how could I not celebrate. Restaurants are great, but Mother's day calls for something with much more heart. For her birthday, I made a nice trifle. This time, I decided to take it up … Continue reading Happy Mother’s Day!!!
I really wanted to do a sweet spin on the pancakes. Looking in the fridge, I found some absolutely amazing mulberries and durian just begging to be used. Hence, Violet Love- pancakes topped with home made durian frozen yogurt and mulberry syrup. While delicious, these two particular fruits are pretty difficult to find and quality … Continue reading Recipe Post: Violet Love
Ingredients Pancakes Easy Pancakes (adjust recipe to 1 serving) shredded mozzarella Tomato Relish 2 large, ripe tomatoes 1 tbsp salt 1 tbsp sugar Mustard powder, to taste 1/2 tsp baking soda dried oregano, to taste black pepper, to taste Garnish 6 quail eggs green onion, finely chopped Directions For the Relish (Start first) Peel and deseed … Continue reading Recipe Post: Sunny Side Up Pancakes
It's May 14th and AP exams are finally over. More importantly, it's Mother's Day! My mom is amazing. My brother bought flowers; dad made congee; I decided to make mom breakfast. Unfortunately, I didn't have flour, butter or sugar at home 😦 However, we did have bread, yogurt and lots of eggs. French toast it was. … Continue reading Happy Mother’s Day
