I decided to scrap the whole thing because it was feeling unnecessarily hard.

I used to identify myself as a perfectionist, believing that it was a good thing to be, something to strive for.

So TB is only my current “case study” on how powerful the human mind can be.

I came back down to earth and joyfully made these muffins for my family – a permanent job I will always be grateful for.

It was one of the first things that solidified our love for each other, for food, for sharing a dish we love with…yes,  anchovies!

It’s the juxtaposition experiencing the joy of seeing your children successfully moving forward on their journey and the sorrow of no longer being needed by them. 

While it’s been fun to learn, many years later, I no longer have an answer to why we are here.

I learned how to play mahjong for the first time a few months ago with some old friends in California.

I didn’t grow up with many hugs from my parents, friends or other loved ones. 

It was Spring time in New England, my first one as a foreign student in America.

My favorite dish at the Thanksgiving table has always been cranberry sauce. I would have every bite include a tiny bit (or a lot) of cranberry sauce if possible! Sometimes I wonder if I like it that much because of its taste, or is it more sentimental? I didn’t grow up with cranberries – they […]

This recipe is a good one! It’s versatile and can stand on its own, or be a star side dish at any table – fancy or not. It is one of those dishes that is almost too pretty to eat.

With a few ingredients that you may already have in your pantry, this recipe comes together in minutes. It serves a nice portion for 3-4 people. Add berries, a little cinnamon or just eat it alone. You won’t regret it!

The wonderful thing about all of it is that… this relationship is designed, decided, and controlled by me and only me! The baked goods have no say, nor should they. Sweet or sour, I get to be in charge. 

I pretty much grabbed whatever vegetables I had, thawed the salmon, mixed some curry paste (leftover) with coconut milk… and voila, a dish that’s actually worth sharing with your friends!

Fried rice, when done right, is beyond rice. This means, it’s even better than regular plain rice because it’s got all the extras that elevate the rice itself.

Either I wanted to live up to her comment of me, or it’s just how I was programmed, I am a good eater. I will try anything, especially, any vegetables. 

Chia pudding is relatively new in my repertoire, and I was not always a fan. But I am all about easy, simple things I can make myself with what I have on hand. 

Even though my first cuisine is Thai, and it sure holds a special place in my heart, Japanese food brings comfort, and all the umami flavors one could ask for. 

Sometimes, life can be that simple. Bake a cake, just because. 

I think you should, too. Especially THIS cake. That’s all I will say. As simple as that! 

I’ve made this salad many many times, and each time, I’m not only grateful for the gift that continues to give, I’m just grateful that there’s a recipe for a salad that our whole family loves.

This is a really simple way to make a dish that explodes with Thai flavors without requiring exotic ingredients.

THIS recipe is special in that it uses two ingredients that aren’t common and yet they make two humble sad looking bananas into something quite magical. You will just have to try it for yourself!

When your kids beg you to make a salad, you oblige, with glee. 

This is that salad!

This is the cake that I make for them on their half birthday which just happened. It’s simple, but delicious, and comes together so quickly. It’s from Molly Wizenberg’s first book: A Homemade Life.

The best things in life are simple. 

Don’t you agree?

Take pesto. It’s a combination of a few really good ingredients that can be enjoyed in so many ways.

I was surprised at how 4 ingredients can make these most decadent cookies ever!

Those times have past, thankfully, and I now enjoy pasta when I want. Life is so much easier and more pleasurable with it in my life. 

In honor of the No Sugar Challenge Summer Reset, I created this recipe with overripe bananas hanging around the kitchen.