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BREAKFAST DELIGHTS. As many of you know, I eat oatmeal almost everyday. Those times when I don't eat oatmeal is because my husband...
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Sep 25, 20211 min read


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BITTERMELON AND EGGS. I refused to eat bittermelon when I was a child. It all changed when I tasted my uncle's dish with just eggs added...
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Aug 5, 20211 min read


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BAKED FETA PASTA. I was so intrigued about this viral TikTok recipe after reading an article about it that I had to try it for myself....
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Jul 16, 20211 min read


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WILD PACIFIC COD, TWO WAYS. I always check the seafood section when shopping at Costco. On a recent visit, I bought a filet of wild...
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Jun 30, 20211 min read


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BABY BOK CHOY FROM THE GARDEN. I harvested a bunch of baby bok choy from the garden and stir fried it with shredded carrots, sliced bell...
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Jun 19, 20211 min read


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TURKISH FLATBREAD. I harvested more basil, parsley, and dill the other day which turned into pesto and dill rice. Now, I had to think of...
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Jun 12, 20211 min read


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LETTUCE AND MORE. I was so delighted to see how much our vegetables and herbs have grown. It was more gratifying to harvest from the...
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Jun 4, 20211 min read


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THE FRENCH BOULE AND THE YUMMY SNACK. It's such a delight when my husband bakes a French Boule. It becomes a guarantee that I can make...
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May 7, 20211 min read


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ALL ABOUT THE POTATO: PARMESAN FRIES AND CRUNCHY HAND CUT POTATO CHIPS. I like French Fries a lot but I don't like the cooking method...
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Apr 29, 20211 min read


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BAKING AND PREPPING DAY: MIXED BERRY AND PECAN SCONES; CHEESE SCONES; ROASTED VEGETABLES. My husband and I were busy in the kitchen two...
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Apr 24, 20211 min read


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QUICK AND EASY DISH: ROASTED BROCCOLI PIZZA. There was a time last week when I needed something quick and easy to eat without much...
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Apr 13, 20211 min read


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A DELICIOUS CHANGE IN BREAKFAST ROUTINE:CREAMY CHICKPEAS with POACHED EGG and HAM. As many of you know, I eat oatmeal everyday. I got a...
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Apr 5, 20211 min read


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SIDE DISHES PREP DAY. Sunday is usually my Sabbath Day. However, I wasn't able to adhere to my schedule two weeks ago because of meal...
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Mar 30, 20211 min read


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SPINACH AND KALE NAMUL. I don't remember exactly the time when I ate spinach or kale as a banchan at a Korean BBQ restaurant but I...
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Mar 23, 20211 min read


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THE CHEESY SCONE AND THE HEALTHY COOKIE. I feel guilty for posting another indulgence so I am also posting something healthy to go with...
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Mar 16, 20212 min read


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TOFU FRIES. When I feel like eating French fries, I make tofu fries. I've been making tofu marinated in homemade chimichurri sauce and...
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Mar 3, 20211 min read


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ASIAN NOODLES. I can eat noodles everyday especially soba and sweet potato noodles. I don't feel guilty after eating these compared to...
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Feb 24, 20211 min read


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ASIAN DELIGHTS. During our first month back in the Houston area, we tried out dimsum from a restaurant that has a 4 star review on Yelp....
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Feb 9, 20211 min read


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AIR-FRIED LEMONGRASS TOFU. My husband and I have been visiting our favorite places in Houston after being away for ten years. We have...
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Jan 26, 20211 min read


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ANOTHER INDULGENCE. I try to avoid eating processed foods. I've done well over the past years when I did all the grocery shopping. Now...
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Jan 7, 20211 min read
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