Disclaimer: This isn’t as weird as it sounds. In fact, I held back some of the ingredients in the title because I didn’t want to overwhelm you with crazy terms… Read More
RECIPE // ASIAN CUCUMBER + WOOD EAR SALAD
8 LIGHT + AIRY DRESSES PERFECT FOR SUMMER TRAVEL
I’m mentally and physically preparing for my trip to LA next week, which means I’m bracing myself for the scorching hot weather. Last week we had 3 days of 80+… Read More
EATS // XI’AN FAMOUS FOODS
Speaking of an exploration in spice and Sichuan cuisine, Nanette’s post reminded me that I need to really talk about Xi’an Famous Foods. This small chain is quickly expanding with… Read More
THE FLOWER FIELDS AT CARLSBAD RANCH
They say that April showers bring May flowers. In NY, those showers are creeping into May but we’re finally seeing spring come into full bloom!! (Thank goodness gracious, winter is… Read More
RECIPE // DIY ROASTED GARLIC BUTTER & BUTTAH BEAN!
I don’t know if it was the visits to all the farms or what, but A and I were inspired to try our hand at making our own hand churned… Read More
COACHELLA 2014 // WEEKEND 2
Hello. Sorry, I have been a terrible friend. I left and didn’t even bother to say goodbye. And, now that I’m back, all I have are Coachella stories, which ruined… Read More
AN EXPLORATION IN SPICE // SICHUAN STYLE COLD NOODLE RECIPE
After my brother went to China for two years, he came back a changed man. I remember it all very clearly. Considering that we’re pretty close as siblings, I was… Read More
MINI LEMON CHEVRE CHEESECAKE PIES
Happy Goat Cheese Month! I didn’t even know it was goat cheese month, but somehow I ended up at a goat farm in honor of this esteemed holiday. After our… Read More
TRAVEL // A VISIT TO PIE RANCH, PESCADERO
I recently surprised A with a trip to Half Moon Bay for his birthday. Why Half Moon Bay (HMB) you ask? Mainly, because there’s a dairy farm, chock-full of adorable… Read More
RECIPE // EASY BAKED PARSNIP FRIES
‘Cause who doesn’t love fries? Especially when they’re baked and made of parsnips? I mean, the very word parsnip just sounds way healthier. So with summer just around the bend,… Read More
Houzz Tour: The Carefully Curated Home of Shop Sweet Things Blogger Jeanne Chan
A few weeks ago, I was luckily enough to be invited into the home of Jeanne Chan, who blogs over at Shop Sweet Things. I’ve been following her blog for… Read More
SHAVED ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH RICOTTA + A NIGHT OUT ON NARA
Forecast for San Francisco: crazy. This past weekend, the weather went up to the mid 70s, while last Monday it was storming with hail and thunder! While the weather gods… Read More