With Kenzie almost in pre-k, it’s time for me to start packing her lunches. I’m a fan of the philosophy behind Japanese “obento,” a term that means lunch, but that also describes what lunch should…
Blog
Sous Vide Heaven
I have always been so curious about sous vide, but was intimidated by its fancy French-ness. But after spending a small fortune on the bacon sous vide bites at Starbucks, I completely caved. Most chefs will opt…
I bought an Air Fryer
I have affiliate links in this post because I have a kid who one day, if she wants, needs to go to college. #everypennymatters I hate small appliances. They take up so much valuable real…
Recipe Review: Three Cup Chicken
Three Cup Chicken is a staple in Chinese cuisine. The legend behind it was passed down from generation to generation, and as the story goes, this dish was created from one cup of soy sauce, one…
Recipe Review: Pork Loin Chop in HK Onion Sauce
Of all the recipes I’ve tried in the Instant Pot, this one for Pork Loin Chops in HK Onion Sauce was hands-down the richest and most flavorful. And it was remarkably easy. The only two…
Instant Pot Hat Trick!
The post below contains affiliate links, because if, while you are reading this post, you are overcome with a sudden, irresistible, undeniable urge to purchase a Greek yogurt strainer, then I could earn a couple pennies…
Recipe Review: Chinese Steamed Eggs
My mom does not like to cook. She hates the fuss, the mess. But when I was a little girl growing up, if I got sick, if I got sad, she served me steamed eggs…
Baked Potato Heaven in an Instant Pot!
The content below may contain affiliate links, which means if you by any chance decide to spontaneously buy a $130 Instant Pot while you’re reading my post, I’ll get maybe a penny. Which I would…
First Miss: Beef Ste…Beef Soup
Yesterday, I picked up five pounds of beef stew meat from Costco. I was super excited, because that $22 was going to cover at least four meals. As soon as I got home, I prepped…
Always Under Pressure
I love to cook. I love my pots, my pans, my range, my knives, my cow-patterned Bialetti stovetop espresso maker (that I haven’t used in 3 years), my unidentifiable kitchen gadgets…but I especially love my…