I love soft pretzels especially from Disney. We had a Disney themed party so I decided to pair up some Currywurst with some pretzel bites. At first I thought this recipe would be tricky and challenging but it turned out to be very easy to make. My kid also enjoyed helping me and loved rolling…
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Banana Roti
I stumble across this recipe while watching videos on Youtube. It looked simple and delicious. I had to try this and as a busy working mom, this was my type of recipe. This is a take on Southeast Asian street food. To make this recipe, you will need frozen plain roti, ripe banana and condensed…
Chinese Mayo Fruit Salad with Shrimp
When I was a kid, I remember having this salad at Chinese restaurants. It’s an easy salad with simple ingredients. Yes, the name sounds strange. Yes, there is shrimp with mayo with fruit salad. Begin by draining the fruit in a sieve. Toss the fruit with salad and let it continue draining for at least…
Wild Soda
I have always wanted to make pine needle soda but could never find a place to get pine needles. Recently I found a recipe for rosemary soda and decided to try it instead. This was my first time makeing this fermented drink and I didn’t realize how strong the rosemary would be. A little does…
Soy Sauce Braised Drumsticks
Easy and quick, this soy sauce braised drumsticks make a simple dinner. This dish reminds me of home cooked meals made by my grandpa. Ingredients Directions
Cinnamon French Toast
French toast is a favourite in our house especially after a week of toast. It is an easy way to use up older bread. In a mixing bowl, add 2 eggs, 2/3 milk, 3 tsp sugar, 1 tsp vanilla and 1 tsp cinnamon. Mix until combined. Heat up a frying pan on medium heat. Dip…
Purple Sweet Potato Pancake
I have been addicted to purple sweet potato. I love the colour and candy like taste when you bake it just right. Here is a recipe to incorporate sweet potatoes into pancakes! Begin by making your sweet potato paste. Wrap the purple sweet potato in aluminum foil. Bake the purple sweet potato in a 350…
Fermentation Journey #1 the Mother Brine
Over the years I have been dabbling with fermenting, preserving and pickling foods. I tried sourdough bread, kombucha and even made my own Kimchi. Hmm I should try making Kimchi again. I am on a new fermentation journey. This time it is with lacto-fermented vegetables more specifically with sichuan lacto-fermented vegetables. The reason behind this…
Strawberry Tiramisu
This dessert is an easy no bake dessert that isn’t too sweet. I made this kid friendly with no caffeine or alcohol. Make strawberry compote. Start by finely cutting up 1 – 1 1/2 cups of strawberries. Add 1/4 cup sugar and 1 tsp of lemon juice. Mix well and set aside for at least…
Chili Pepper Crisp
I have always loved chili crisp sauces but many of them contain peanuts. My favorite brand is the Lao Gan Ma Chili Crisp. This year I tried making my own at home and it was super easy. Start by prepping your garlic and onion and measuring all your other ingredients and placing it in a…
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