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Individual Strawberry Pavlova
Continue with the strawberry theme this week! I have some leftover roasted strawberry puree and strawberries from the Roasted Strawberry and Buttermilk Ice Cream, so I thought what I can do. And yes,...
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Baked Pork Chop with Fried Rice
Baked Pork Chop with Fried Rice (焗豬扒飯) is a classic in Hong Kong cafe. Who wouldn’t like pork chop with fried rice in tomato sauce and top with melted cheese? It is everyone’s favorite. It is a...
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New Addition: Wusthof Knife
Have you ever won anything from giveaway, sweepstake or lottery? I haven’t until recent month. Thanks to Homemade Delish giveaway, I won a Wusthof 4.5-inch knife! WOO HOO! I was jumping up and down...
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Braised Chicken Thighs with Button Mushrooms
I like braising dishes. They are always warm and comforting. Even though we are in Spring now, the weather is still slightly cool and the sky is always gloomy in Los Angeles. It sure sounds like a...
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Meyer Lemon Souffle
Mother’s Day is next Sunday. If you are thinking about a gift for mom, this Meyer lemon souffle will sure impress her. When it comes to desserts, my mom prefers tangy than sweet or chocolatey....
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Bird Watching and Bird Feeding
Have you ever done bird watching? A couple of months ago on a Saturday, Bryan and I wanted to walk around and took some pictures to try out Bryan’s new lens. We drove to a near park. And little as we...
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Braised Pork Spare Ribs with Orange Juice
Another braised dish! Yea! I really like this one. The flavors are different and unique. The meat was braised until super tender and fell off the bones. With that sweet and savory orange sauce, every...
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Beer Making
A couple of months ago, Bryan made his first beer at home! It was definitely a long process, but we are glad that the beer came out good. During Christmas, Bryan got a gift to choose a beer starter kit...
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Apple Pie Cupcakes
Before I get into the cupcakes, I have an announcement to make. Last week, I took my oath in the Naturalization Oath Ceremony. I am a United States citizen finally! Woo hoo!!! (Doing the happy dance!)...
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Macaroni and Cheese with Garlic Panko
This is no ordinary macaroni and cheese. It is a stove top dish. No oven is needed. There are bacon, caramelized onions, and garlic panko topping. I love the little sweetness and smokiness from the...
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Japanese Curry with Chicken
Other than Chinese curry, Japanese curry has to be the one curry I eat the most. It is very common in Hong Kong. You can find it in a lot of fusion cafes or Japanese restaurants. I like that Japanese...
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Banana Chocolate Chip Waffles with Salted Caramel Sauce
Bryan and I like to have breakfast as dinner once a week. Every once a while, I make pancakes or waffles as a side dish. Of course you can make them as breakfast or dessert. No matter what, these...
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Santa Barbara Getaway
Bryan and I went to Santa Barbara in late May to celebrate our 5th wedding anniversary. It has been so busy, so I haven’t posted anything about it. It was a very special and fulfilling trip. Wine...
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Easy Mango Smoothie
When summer is here, I always think of this mango smoothie (芒果奶). My mom used to make this for my sister, dad and I in summer. My mom was a high school teacher before retiring. Every morning, she left...
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Hanpen Cheese (Japanese Fish Cake with Cheese)
What is hanpen? It is a Japanese fish cake with a mild taste. It is unlike any other fish cake or fish ball that I have ever tasted. Hanpen is really soft and fluffy. I know it may sound bad, but the...
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Double Crunch Banana Split
I am sure most of you have had a banana split when you are little. Who can forget that creamy ice cream, ripe banana, sweetened whipped cream and chocolate sauce? It was always a delight to get that...
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Mussels, Clams and Shrimps in Garlic-Tomato Broth
Oh seafood! A few years back, Bryan and I visited my friends Cecilia and Kelvin. They treated us this amazing seafood dish. The clams and mussels were perfectly cooked. The garlic tomato broth was...
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Curry Fried Rice with Spam
If I start to talk about fried rice, this will be an endless topic. There are all different kinds of fried rice. You can pretty much put anything in it. Some fried rice are moist and sticky, and some...
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Yogurt Popsicles
Summer is almost over, but it is nowhere near the ending for frozen treats. I eat them all year round. During winter time, I would turn on the heater to eat ice cream or popsicle. Haha… Pretty...
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Oven-Steamed Mushrooms in Black Pepper Oyster Sauce
I have to thank my sister for this recipe. Couple months ago, Bryan and I hosted a small Hong Kong style BBQ party in the yard. My sister suggested to make this mushroom packets for the party. We did...
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