I’ve never been a big breakfast person. My weak stomach just can’t handle it. Having rice for breakfast? That was a big no no. It’s strange because having rice for breakfast is pretty ubiquitous across most Asian countries like Japan, Korea, Thailand, India. Even though I grew up in pretty traditional Chinese family, we never…
Soy Cured Egg Yolk Oatmeal (Tamago Kake “Oatmeal”)
Asian Miso Glazed Salmon (Low Sugar, Low Sodium)
Quick Weeknight Meal. Low Sugar. Low Sodium. 5 Ingredients. We always get asked the question, how do you take your photos? To be honest, I’m not quite sure. Its been such a gradual process – a skill that has taken 3 years to master. We regularly evaluate our pictures and try to look for ways…
15 min Chinese Tofu Soup (Gluten-Free)
It was snowing so hard on Saturday night and I rushed up the stairs to my apartment trying to escape the freezing cold. Zoe lagged behind me to chat with some friends, but I was practically shivering. I was so ready to go home and wrap myself in a warm blanket. I flung open the…
110-Calorie Dark Chocolate Mochi Brownies
Low Calorie. Butter Free. Refined Sugar Free. Giggling, Zoe and I ran into the store, our little legs running as fast as we could to the freezer section. My eyes widened as I saw the selection of ice cream: Haagen Daaz Cookies n’ Cream cups, Chocolate Magnum Ice Cream Bars, Red Bean Ice Lollies….I paused….
High Protein Vegan Chili Tomato Mushroom Pasta + Creamy Mushroom Basil Pasta
My New Years Resolution was to eat less sugar, meal prep and eat more balanced. Since we’ve started “counting macros” and “calories”, I’ve been a lot more conscious of my protein, carb and fat intake. I realized that I needed to incorporate a better balance of each category into my everyday meals. To motivate myself,…
Oven Baked Sweet Potato Toast (Gluten Free & Vegan)
When the alarm rang this morning, I immediately reached out to shut it off. It was a holiday and I was determined to stay in bed. I spent the next hour rolling around in my soft sheets and snuggled in my furry blankets. It was simply too cold to get out of bed. When I…
Gluten Free Low Sugar Pandan-Coconut Crepes (Kuih Dadar)
The kitchen was a mess. I was exasperated as I looked over at the pile of broken, burnt crepes. It was literally the worse way to spend a sunday afternoon. The first thing my mom asked me to do when I got home was to make her a pandan cake. I remember beaming when she…
Copycat Jenny Bakery Nut Cookies (GF, Paleo, Low Carb)
I sat stiffly in the cramped seat of the airplane, as the woman in front lowered her seat. Besides me, I could see Zoe trying her best not to let her eyelids fall. I was excited to be home for Christmas, but not the 15 hours flight that I would have to endure to get…
The BEST Gluten Free Korean Beef Stew (GF, DF, Oil-Free)
Each footstep felt heavy as I daintily stepped on the icy ground. White snow hung heavily on the fragile tree branches, threatening to shower anyone walking by with icy crystals. Although I don’t like the cold, I love seeing the fresh powdery snow. Overnight, everything had turned into a white winterland welcoming the month of…
Easy Kimchi Tuna Stew/Jjigae (GF)
The warmth of the sun, the smell of the ocean, and the sight of busy streets and stores. California. LA. One of my favorite places in the US. California offered me a sanctuary; a way to get out of the miserable cold and the stresses of college in Utah. I was most excited about…