Adventures in a Chinese- American Kitchen
Category: Dessert
Guess what, I'm back again! This time, I decided to dip my fingers into confection and have another great treat for Valentine's day! And... unlike those sticky cookies, these are perfect for giving! So, let's get cooking! Ingredients 3Tbsp butter 1Tbsp peanut butter 1/4 cup sugar 1Tbsp water Directions Line a baking sheet with foil/parchment … Continue reading Recipe Post: Peanut Butter Toffee
Hi!! I'm back from break- just in time for Valentine's Day! I have an easy, delicious recipe to show that someone special (or yourself) some serious love. So, let's get baking! Ingredients: 6Tbsp flour 2Tbsp sugar 2Tbsp peanut butter 3Tbsp butter, cold 1Tbsp milk, more or less as needed 3 tsp Jelly Directions: Preheat oven … Continue reading Recipe Post: PB&J Shortbread
I hope everyone's week is going well! Things are starting to get busy around here, but somehow I'm still relishing in the free time. Today, I finished a networking event and realized I had NOTHING to do and a can of chickpeas in the fridge. Normally, cooking is for the weekends, but the opportunity was … Continue reading Pumpkin Spice Hummus
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!! 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 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!!! I know it's been a while, but I'm back and definitely haven't been lazing around. Since last post, I've visited two colleges, finished my internship at Sidechef 😦 and really got busy on those college apps. Well, with that said, it's time to get back to Cultural Shanghai! This week, I finally get to … Continue reading Cultural Shanghai Pt.3: Hu Xin Teahouse
Hey!!! This week has been pretty uneventful, nothing special happened. However, as some of you might know, I joined Google+!!!! It's freaking awesome!!! I never knew there were so many foodies out there. So what does this have to do with chocolate cake? Well, I'm following this blogger called Eva Miret Cakepuntcom, and she posted … Continue reading Mini Chocolate Layer Cake
