Did you have a nice Thanksgiving? As I mentioned last week, we had a small hot pot meal, and it was delicious. We had two types of broths: miso and tom yum. For proteins, we had snakehead fish fillets, pork belly, and eye of round. The pork belly was the best because of the fat,…
Thanksgiving with a twist
I love Thanksgiving—what’s not to love about a day filled with delicious food? This year, we’re celebrating a bit late. My brother and his fiancée are visiting the first week of December, so we’re postponing our family feast until they’re here. However, we won’t be having the usual Thanksgiving spread on November 28. Instead, we’re…
Come to MAMA!
You probably thought I flaked out again, didn’t you? I know I’ve been MIA for a couple of weeks, but it’s because my parents just returned after being overseas for three months. The house that was once quiet is now full of chatter and activity. As an introvert, it’s a lot to adjust to all…
My happy place
Do you have a favorite place that stands out above all others? For me, it’s Las Vegas. I don’t gamble and rarely spend time in the casino, though I might try my luck on the slots occasionally. What draws me to Vegas is its convenience as a lazy traveler; everything from entertainment to restaurants and…
My favorite zucchini bread
I’m not really a baker; the precision required is a bit much for me. However, I love the idea of baking. A couple of years ago, during the pandemic, I found a zucchini bread recipe from Sally’s Baking Addiction that I look forward to every fall. The only thing is, I think Sally has updated…
Does anyone blog anymore?
Serious question: Does anyone still blog? It was really popular when I started in 2008. I went through so many domain names; my first one was “Stinky Malone”. I can’t quite remember why I picked that name, but I think it had something to do with a nickname I had for my dog, Hana, back…
Not all Thai restaurants are created equal
I don’t know about you, but I find it tough to locate a great Thai restaurant. My mom is an amazing cook, so we rarely eat out for Thai food. When we do, it’s usually just average or, oddly enough, too sweet. That seems to be a common trend at many Thai places around here—everything…
Thank you for voting
It’s that time of year again—election season. This morning, I did my civic duty by visiting my local polling place on the first day of early voting. Every election feels like a big deal, but doesn’t this one seem especially vital? Maybe it’s because it truly is. For someone with generalized anxiety, it’s tough not…
Self Quarantine Banana Spice Cake/Bread
I had a ton of bananas that I couldn’t finish before they started going brown and spotty. You know what that means, right? Time to bake something banana-y. Well, since we’re not supposed to leave our homes unless it’s to do essential business I needed to find a recipe where I already had all of…
Overnight Eggnog French Toast Casserole for the Holidays
My brother was curious as to what eggnog tasted like so he bought a quart of it to try. As it turns out none of us really liked it much. I’m sure it’s better with some liquor in it, but it was too thick and custardy for me. So, now I’m stuck with a quart…