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Continue reading →: Baking Frenzy Notes for Next TimeI haven’t been baking much due to the busy nature of my new job this year so when we got this 4-day weekend for Thanksgiving, I went full throttle on yeasted breads. I wanted to note everything I had made and what I want to change up next time. First…
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Continue reading →: Inspiration for the MunchiesHere are some recipes that are calling me into the kitchen and enjoy some good food this week! The photo above is the Matcha-Glazed Swirl Bread I made last week from A Common Table’s cookbook. I have covid right now and have entered the congestion portion of the illness where…
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Continue reading →: Wild Rice, Farro, and Cheddar CasseroleAfter an eventful day, I was tired and craving something warm and hearty. The farro and wild rice in this casserole are so delightfully toothsome and the sauce is creamy and cheesy that I had to write down my edits as a future Thanksgiving side! This is from Smitten Kitchen,…
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Din Tai Fung Inspired Night
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Continue reading →: Din Tai Fung Inspired NightI just had a delicious dinner of dumplings and sides that were inspired by our orders from Din Tai Fung, a popular Taiwanese restaurant serving up dumplings! I want to make this for my family but definitely have a few tweaks. There was only one picture of the night before…
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Continue reading →: Spanakopita (Spinach Pie)I cannot believe it’s been over 10 years since I started this blog! I still love to cook and have gotten kind of good at it :) So when people ask me how I started cooking, I realize it was memorialized in this blog! It was really fun to be…
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Continue reading →: Natto Brand ReviewsI love natto! I love natto mixed with green onions on top of steaming hot white rice and a bright yellow yolk in the middle with a dash of Maggi on top. However, I have learned the hard way that not all natto is created equal. There are some natto…
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Continue reading →: Chicken and Pineapple Stir FryI love shopping weekly sales and the past few weeks, pineapples have been on sale. I don’t know about you guys, but I have limited use of pineapple. It goes: Peel and eat pineapple. End of list. Unfortunately, that gets old really fast so I’ve started to embrace cooking with…
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Continue reading →: Double Coconut MuffinsThe sun is shining today in LA after the rainy Friday and so it only felt right to make these double coconut muffins. I was actually never a big coconut fan growing up. Throughout the years, and several coconut macaroons later, my mind changed. It was also a moment I…
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Continue reading →: Butternut Squash “Soup” – Slow Cooker EditionI recently made some Butternut Squash Soup because my throat was killing me and decided I needed a soup. In retrospect, I should have made a thinner soup but I couldn’t think straight. This recipe got my attention because it is made in the slow cooker. I have been trying to use mine…
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Continue reading →: In The Mood For Soup: Mushroom SoupIt is insanely hot in LA right now. I’m trying not to turn on the stove, but sometimes you buy a pound of crimini mushrooms and have no choice because they are going bad. I wanted to use them for stuffed artichoke, courtesy of Giada, but I couldn’t find any so I…
I’m May
I love cooking and sharing with others! Whether it’s making meals for family and friends or exploring LA’s local produce, food is my way of expressing love. From recreating my mom’s Filipino recipes to experimenting with different flavors, I want to share these moments with loved ones and preserve them for the future.
Munchies with May 