Musings of a wife and mother, born and raised in Hawaii. Far away from home now, but creating and discovering bits of sunshine and paradise in everyday life.
Posts tagged "tong go"
Mini Coconut Pineapple Macaroons

Mini Coconut Pineapple Macaroons

Coconut and pineapple are two of my favorites flavors. Put together in sweet little bites, and I am in heaven. They’re simply made with unsweetened coconut, coconut oil or butter, evaporated cane juice, dried pineapple, an egg, and a little flour. Earlier this week you saw some of them nestled in my Chinese New Year...
Sesame Ginger Puffed Rice Crunch

Sesame Ginger Puffed Rice Crunch

This so quick to throw together. Sweet and crunchy, almost like caramel popcorn, but with a little zing from the ginger. Only 5 ingredients:  Puffed Brown Rice or Crispy Brown Rice cereal, toasted sesame seeds, candied ginger, butter, and brown rice syrup. I prefer using brown rice syrup rather than corn syrup because it is...
Chinese New Year Candy Box

Chinese New Year Candy Box

Happy Chinese New Year! Welcome Lunar Year 4710, the Year of the Dragon. This year I wanted to have the Chinese candy box called the Tray of Togetherness.  Usually round or octagonal in shape, it has six or eight sections that contain candied fruits, nuts, and sweets. Typical items include candied fruit and vegetables (tong...