These days years, I may be into Asian-centered things, but before I got into Asian entertainment, I actually had a phase where I was obsessed with anything European (or foreign in the 'Western world'). This was also roughly around the time that I was engrossed with anything Harry Potter (and I made pumpkin pasties and considered getting the ( Read more... )

I love food. That is a fact. It's probably a major reason as to why I have such a hard time keeping off the weight, but that's another topic entirely.

Anyway, I've been home alone for these past two weekends and that gives me free range of the kitchen - finally. Last weekend, I did a lot of things (made Roasted Pepper Pesto and an Italian- ( Read more... )

One of the few things I missed most about the States was my fully-equipped kitchen. Interestingly enough, I've only cooked one complete meal for my family so far (my mom likes prepping for meals way beforehand and our full-sized fridge and freezer out in the garage is always full so I need to tell her beforehand) -- but I have found a new hobby: ( Read more... )

I'm not a morning person but once in a while, I enjoy waking up early to make breakfast. Okay, truthfully speaking, my definition of breakfast is that it's the first meal of the day. Hence, if I were to wake up at 2 in the afternoon (something I haven't been able to do for the past two years), that first meal I eat would be called breakfast. Anyway ( Read more... )

I love spices like ginger, and though I usually stay away from nuts, I have a soft spot for almonds - at least in marzipan form. When I came across this recipe, I thought it was so incredibly awesome and that I just had to try it out. Well... one thing lead to another and it definitely looks nothing like the original, but it still tastes great. :)

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It's been such a dry spell when it comes to me and cooking for the past several months, but I finally got to contribute to providing my family sustenance in a long while. It all started when I was searching through foodgawker one day and I saw this vibrant red pasta. My eyes went wide (rather like this: O_O) and I immediately told my mom to look ( Read more... )

Find a recipe to make for a Halloween Party. Anything.

And so began my search two days ago for the perfect recipe - or really, whatever popped up at me first from the colorful thumbprints of foodgawker and was Halloween/Fall-themed - for a party I couldn't even attend. These days, there are many cupcakes and other baked goods featured on my favorite ( Read more... )

I love noodles and one of my favorite noodle dishes is jjajangmyeon ever since I tried my hand at it after watching Coffee Prince for the first time. I've always been aware of the fact that it's based off of a Chinese noodle dish and I finally came across a promising recipe for the Chinese version and I decided to make it for dinner tonight. The ( Read more... )

I finally proposed the idea of me taking care of keeping everyone fed on Wednesdays and so, today is my first Wednesday of many that I will be cooking dinner for everyone by the time they get home. :D Before I did that, I decided to try out something sweet instead of savory and there's one thing about me: I love cardamom. Citrus flavors are always ( Read more... )

I've made some foods that completely failed - saag paneer, green tea sponge cake, my first attempt at making daifuku - and this will be the first time I'm posting on a failed attempt at making something. I mean, I did end up eating all of that saag-paneer-that-wasn't-saag-paneer, the green tea sponge cake tasted rather like concentrated sponge cake ( Read more... )