I have a god daughter that I adore. Her name is Sammie and she is 20. I am like a cool auntie/sister/god mother. All in one. Think since I don’t have kids, I always like to say ‘I have a god daughter’. I want to brag about having her. She is beautiful, funny, smart and has…
Cinnamon Tahini Chocolate chunk Cookies-no flour
When I did ‘pseudo’ paleo diet, these cookies are the one thing that kept me through it. I didn’t feel deprived at all. In fact, when I eat ‘regular’ cookies now, I feel funny in my tummy. Everything in these cookies are good for you. Just make sure you use real cinnamon, ‘ceylon’. I even put…
So-wrong-yet-so-right-Green Sauce
Once I took my dusty food processor out for a ride, it was like a game changer. Why didn’t I use it more often before? You can literally blend everything into magical ‘sauce’! Here, you guys, is a recipe that will change your ‘sauce making’ routine. A can tuna, caper and anchovies. I know. But…
No Marinade Steak Salad with Teriyaki Cilantro Dressing
I thoroughly enjoy vegan, vegetarian dishes but I’m blood type O. I am a hunter. (I mean I ‘hunt’ at the grocery store meat department) I need meat. And I do crave it. I whipped up this delish steak salad for lunch, (yes all for myself- and leftover for hubby’s dinner when he gets home….
Anne-Marie’s Corned Beef and Cabbage Stew
Hello~~!! I’m back!! It’s been a while since I post. I know….Life got super hectic and I’ve been focusing on my column on a local newspaper…..nah, I was just straight up too lazy to do all the work to blog. To be honest, I even forgot the password to log on…ok, you can punch me in…
Garlic-Chicken Bulgar Soup
We all know the healing power of chicken soup and garlic. In Korea where I grew up, we have dish called ‘Samgyetang’. It’s a stew with whole chicken loaded with garlic and ginseng. One of my my favorite dishes growing up and still is. It’s hard to find good ginseng and Korean sticky rice here so I made an…
Crispy Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps
I just got back from our ‘annual’ trip to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. All inclusive! Yeah, baby and I gained pounds. In my defense, I just felt ‘unfair’ if I didn’t eat and drink constantly. So I did that very well, indeed. I ate, drank and ate, drank…and repeated that again and again. And I finished strong…
Homemade Chicken Jerky
I am a carb whore. Seriously I love carb. Bread, cake, rice, pastry, noodle….any kind….I don’t discriminate. I remember when I was a kid, my grandma and mom worried because I literally lived off of asian-pastry. Knowing that, whenever I feel like I need to shed a few pounds, I go on low carb for…
Salmon Teriyaki with Sriracha Mayo sauce
I always try to explore salmon recipes (because ‘dr Oz said, you have to eat salmon x2 week, right? 😉 ) I like to eat my salmon raw as sashimi but there are few recipes even I liked it ‘cooked’. I get my salmon at a local fish market, sashimi grade – I cut off all the…
Sour Cream-Strawberry Meringue
Fall in Love Be passionate and fearless Listen to your heart. Be thoughtful and generous Believe in love at first sight. Hold hands. Laugh nervously. Write love letters and make handmade gifts. Get dressed up for a date. Feel butterflies in stomach. Run away together. Stay in bed all day. Create memories that…
Roasted Red Pepper Mango Salsa
When I was in a culinary school, I wanted to do the internship at this restaurant I loved. So I made this pretty little resume, and showed up at the restaurant. I see the open kitchen filled with men, I mean tall men. And I am 5.1 feet tall. Asian girl. (5.3 on a good day.) Intimated….Come…
Bison Bolognese
After eating non-stop raw fish in Tahiti, my body is craving some meat…something hearty and comforting. And my choice of red meat is Bison…I started making bolognese with bison and now can’t go back to regular ground meat. It’s lean and lighter but flavor-packed! If you would excuse me, I’m going to grab a glass…
Poisson Cru (Tahiti’s national dish)
I’m back from ‘THE’ magical trip to Tahiti. It’s only been a few days since I got back, so yes post-vacation-blues is overwhelming me. Met so many incredible people, took dance lessons, went to see Heiva (yearly celebration of polynesian culture- dance, singing, drum and sporting events) soaking myself deep into their culture. As much as…
Oxtail Curry Stew
June gloom. When Santa Barbara gets it’s winter in June….I just want to cuddle up on the couch with my husband & puppies and eat something comforting. I want hearty, thick, flavorful stew……with lots of gelatinous, ‘marrowy’ stuff. That’s when Oxtail comes in. I tried not to make it sound too ‘OX-tailey’ because it will freak out…
Oatmeal Good-Morning Shake
I am definitely a morning person. I get my workout and all my errands done before 1pm. At least I try. Around 3pm, after asking myself, why I keep myself so busy , I take my 2nd shower, get my energy back, get the hubby’s and puppy’s dinner ready and head to my dance practice. Whewwww……definitely…