Cole and Kallie make Ramen and Ippudo NYC
A few weeks ago, Cole and Kallie decided to go through the laborious task of making ramen broth from scratch for our family dinner. The ingredients included: 4 lbs pork trotters, 4 chicken carcasses (3 cooked, 1 raw), bones from 3 racks of baby back ribs (barbecued), 1 onion, 2 leeks, 15 cloves of garlic,...
A Mother’s Love Is Never Forgotten
Gardenia (Hawaiian= Kiele) Mom, it’s been almost twenty years since I’ve been without you~ My wedding, the birth of my children, life’s big milestones…all without you, I still miss you. More and more I see you now though, Sometimes when I look at me, sometimes when I look at my children–your grandchildren, But most of...
Life is Sweet and Filled
My life is like Ichigo Daifuku- Fresh Strawberry and Sweet Bean filled Mochi from Shoki Ramen It’s been a bit crazy here lately. I can’t believe it’s almost the end of the school year. Seems like Laurel and Quill have had project after project after project due– big, major ones in science, language arts, history!...
Guava Rose Mochi Tarts
I've been working on these off and on for a while now, and think they're finally ready.
Rose shaped guava mochi atop a buttery shortbread crust.
Roasted Beets with Goat Cheese and Walnuts
Several days ago, I was delighted with the sight of different colored beets, piled high on the tables at the farmer’s market. Vibrant colors of pink, orange, and deep, deep red mesmerized me. I couldn’t resist, and found myself grabbing a bunch of each color. After I cleaned and trimmed them, I roasted them to...
Doughnut Plant NYC Visit and Baked Donuts
This is the result of what happened after we got back from a visit to Doughnut Plant in New York City a few weeks ago. Cole and Kallie had been telling Laurel and Quill about this doughnut place, and they were all excited to try it out. Early one morning, we walked into Doughnut Plant...
Musubi Day
The weather’s been so nice lately, that it’s actually getting a little hot in the afternoons. We’re expecting temperatures in the 80’s by this weekend. Picnic weather = musubi weather. =) This morning I got up earlier than usual for some reason, so I decided to make some musubi. It’s usually too hectic to make...
Baked Pomme Frites with Curry Ketchup
In yesterday’s post I mentioned visiting Pomme Frites, a small restaurant specializing in Belgian french fries and dipping sauces, on our way back from visiting the Statue of Liberty. The kids enjoyed them, so I thought I’d try to make a home version. The original pomme frites are deep fried twice–the first time to cook...
The Statue of Liberty & Pomme Frites
Breathtaking. Our national symbol of freedom. I finally got a chance to see her in person. Over the spring break, we took a little trip to New York City! Still slowly recovering from jet lag and all the hustle and bustle of NYC. Laurel and Quill both had homework and projects due. Boy, what’s with...
An Impromtu Tea and Healthier Deviled Meat Spread
Every once in a while when I’m feeling nostalgic, I think about some of the things I used to eat when I was little. One of the things I loved to eat was deviled meat (from those little cans) sandwiches on white bread. Alright, I can hear all the “yucks” and “grosses” out there, but...
Peach Rooibos Almond Float
The Sun!!! I’ve been waylaid by the flu for the past several days, and it’s been rain, rain, raining! To be sick and have gloomy weather too… ugh… Today though, a few rays of sunshine between the drizzling! I did a play on the traditional Chinese Almond Float. Instead of milky almond flavored gelatin cubes,...
Roasted Mini Eggplant
I love eggplant, and when I spied these mini ones, I just couldn’t resist getting them. So adorably cute, and only about the size of figs. It doesn’t hurt that violet just so happens to be my favorite color. After washing them, I pierced them all over with the tip of a paring knife before...
