Summer of Lattes
Spending the summer in Seattle, I was spoiled by the perfect weather and the abundance of delicious eats. Arriving in late July and leaving before September, I’m told that I […]
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Recent Dinners
When you have the time and energy to cook a meal, it can be a very soothing and satisfying endeavor. From beginning to end, it’s an experience that you can […]
Quick noodle lunch
When I’m too busy or lazy to cook anything, I make this meal – it’s healthy, fast, versatile, and pretty much as easy as boiling a pot of water. I dressed […]
Butternut Squash Chowder
I am never going to eat soup out of a can ever again. Tonight’s dinner was lovingly prepared by my fiance – I can’t take credit for any of the […]
Last taste of summer salad
We eat with our eyes first, so I love making dishes that are naturally colorful and fresh. This salad is refreshingly simple to make and can be adapted to use […]
Skillet Gnocchi with Cannellini Beans
There’s just something about autumn that makes me want to cook – could be the touch of briskness in the air that nudges me to stay inside and make something […]
Coconut Grilled Chicken
It always makes me happy when I discover a recipe that is easy to make, healthy, and tasty all at the same time. This one definitely fits the bill. I’ve […]
Basho Japanese Brasserie
A little while ago, the fiance and I went on a little date to Basho, a modern Japanese brasserie tucked right behind Fenway Park. The inspiration was a Groupon that […]
DIY Costco Lobster Roll
$10 – Costco rolls $35 – Costco lobster salad = 4 full size lobster rolls (with claw meat!) at $11 each The bf (now just f – for fiancé!) […]
Zoe’s Cambridge
It’s been a bit drizzly and dreary here in Cambridge for the past few days – the streets are slowly blanketed with mounds of crunchy, crackly leaves. [Boo… I am […]
Harvard Farmer’s Market
Finally a timely post! Yesterday my dear bf picked a lovely fruit tart from the Harvard Farmer’s Market – I love the crumbly buttery sweet crust topped with an assortment […]
NYC Groupon: Gyu-Kaku
A little while ago I decided to venture into the world of NYC Groupon and purchased one for Gyu-Kaku, a Japanese bbq place in East Village. The actual restaurant is […]
Hamantaschen
A long long while back, I was inspired by my coworker S. to make hamantaschen – I had no idea what I was getting into! The result was delicious, but […]
Petit lunch at Giovanni’s
When in Hawaii, it is very important to make sure to carry enough cash – most of the local food places tend to be cash-only, and unlike New York City, […]
Little snacks
A few snacks while on the road… Lilikoi and Guava shave ice (with azuki and vanilla ice cream on the bottom!) from Island Snow in Kailua I really like the […]
Palama Market
For lunch on Monday, bf and I headed over to Palama Market in Honolulu for some tasty Korean plate lunch – this place is actually a Korean supermarket that happens […]
Nothing says TGIF …
like FREE scoops of GROM gelato (courtesy of their new Columbus Circle location!). Happy Friday everybody!
Dinner Party
A week or two ago, I had a little dinner party and invited my friends S and T over to my apartment for a homecooked meal. It was wonderful to […]
Boston Groupon: Kathmandu Spice
After my first Groupon experience, the bf and I decided to venture on and try some more new places suggested by Boston Groupon – with discounts of 50% or more […]
Rosemary White Bean Soup
This was a quick, filling and easy dinner on Saturday – perfect for winding down after a long and busy day that included brunch (see update post soon), meeting Thomas […]
