Spicy Chicken Buns (닭갈비 호빵)

This one is dedicated to my brother! My grandma (or someone else in the family, I forget) would tell us about the time when I was first brought home after being born, and you know how older siblings usually get jealous of the newborn? Not mine!! My brother was apparently super sweet and spent a … Continue reading Spicy Chicken Buns (닭갈비 호빵) →

Macadamia Crusted Shrimp and Tangy Lemon Sauce

Short story today: I just wanted some coconut shrimp from Trader Joe’s, but didn’t have the means to get there IN THIS PANDEMIC (lots of pent up feelings here sorry) so the option was to make it homemade! ...sigh although it was so much more work than turning on the oven... so maybe I should’ve … Continue reading Macadamia Crusted Shrimp and Tangy Lemon Sauce →

Spicy Rice Cakes- Tteokbokki (차돌떡볶이)

I’m back!!!!! A lot has happened since last time. The main life update is that I started grad school studying neuroscience! If I could list out the amount of loneliness and isolation that followed moving to a new city during COVID and school being confined to zoom... you’d never finish reading 😂. Good news, though, … Continue reading Spicy Rice Cakes- Tteokbokki (차돌떡볶이) →

Southeast Asia (Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore)

The first official post on "Exploring Cuisines" is Southeast Asia! Oops, did I sound like a cheesy Food Network show host? This week includes Pad Thai and Yellow Curry from Thailand, Vietnamese caramelized pork belly, and Hainanese Chicken known in Singapore. Quick note: in the future I think it be best to focus on one … Continue reading Southeast Asia (Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore) →

Exploring Cuisines: Cooking Recipes from Around the World

Hey all! As I was reflecting on why it was getting harder to brainstorm new recipes, it dawned on me that I'm lacking inspiration and creativity that comes with travels and trying new foods. Not to sound ungrateful and complain about first-world problems (which I totally am doing, forgive me), but I miss experiencing new … Continue reading Exploring Cuisines: Cooking Recipes from Around the World →

Patatas Bravas

I love tapas. From the dim and romantic lighting in the restaurant to the variety of small plate dishes and, of course, the sangria, everything about the experience ensures a good time. I’ve had tapas in Boston, NYC, and California, and have never passed up the opportunity to order a dish called Patatas Bravas from … Continue reading Patatas Bravas →

Crispy Pork Belly and Tom Yum Aioli

On New Year’s, I went out to a restaurant in Boston’s South End area called Myers + Chang. Of course, I’d known about Joanne Chang (Throwdown with Bobby Flay, sticky bun episode and owner of Flour bakery chains), and her restauranteur husband (something Myers). This restaurant, I imagine, embodies the fusion of Asian and Caucasian … Continue reading Crispy Pork Belly and Tom Yum Aioli →

Lemon Tart

Hello!!! Ahh, it has been forever since my last post. My energy has been hyper-focused towards graduate school applications these last few months, and it feels SOOOO GREAT to have time to cook and make blog posts again! When I was in middle school, a friend of mine got me the Williams Sonoma Baking cookbook. … Continue reading Lemon Tart →

Matcha Green Tea Belgian Waffles

Did you know there are two main types of Belgian waffles? One is the Brussels waffle made from a light batter that is crisp on the outside and fluffy inside, and the other are Liege waffles made from a buttery yeasted dough with pearls of sugar on the inside. It probably depends on your mood … Continue reading Matcha Green Tea Belgian Waffles →