Bamboo Chicken Soup

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

My mom’s friend made this delicious bamboo chicken soup

Chili Lime Mango

Monday, September 20, 2010

Red Velvet Cupcakes

Monday, September 20, 2010

Crispy Pork & Veggies

Saturday, September 18, 2010

I accidentally baked these pork ribs for too long BUT they ended up tasting very delicious!

JonV’s Pho

Thursday, September 16, 2010

My brother Jon made me pho. It’s the best homemade pho ever! Yup, I said EVER!!!

Cotton Candy

Friday, September 10, 2010

Only in El Monte, CA will you find solicitors selling cotton candy, corn & all the other unhealthy goodies. Look what I scored? $2/cotton candy… yummy!!

Pork, Rice & Beets Stir Fry

Saturday, September 4, 2010

Tuesday Pasadena Farmers Market

Friday, September 3, 2010

I made a quick stop at the Pasadena Farmer’s Market, the one on TUESDAYS only located at Villa Parke. It was small but nice because it wasn’t crowded. Plus, I bought everything in the last picture for $7! (And, I got to buy *beets*)

Russell Stover Chocolates

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Nom nom nom love all the caramel ones hate all the clusters.

Canh Chua

Monday, August 30, 2010

I made Amanda’s special version of canh chua but substituted rau muong & chicken. Yummy & to top it off my aunt taught & made me thai ice tea!

Shrimp Scampi

Sunday, August 29, 2010

Shrimp Scampi adopted from Bon Apetit magazine with slight variations. Took me 2 hours to prep & make this mean for 3… the total cost $33. Not too bad… next time though I am not going to use polenta (not a big fan of it).

What a BIG hamburger?

Saturday, August 28, 2010

BeDea brought home this HUGE hamburger from Pechanga Casino! Holy, it’s the biggest edible hamburger I’ve ever seen! The pictures don’t do it any justice & it actually measures 8inches.

Banana Bread

Friday, August 27, 2010

My homemade banana bread. I am so happy that my first attempt came out successful! The recipe was adopted from Martha Stewart’s website.

Tortilla cups w/Yogurt & Fresh fruit

Monday, August 23, 2010

Tortilla cups w/Yogurt & Fresh fruit, recipe taken from Martha Stewart’s Everyday Food magazine. Thanks Martha Stewart, your recipes have proven very helpful. These tortilla cups were very yummy!!!

Rainbow Finger Jello

Sunday, August 22, 2010

My first attempt at making rainbow finger jello in 5 different colors. I am so ecstatic that I was successful. Recipe: Pick a few different colors of jello boxes . Mix 1 package, any color mix w/hot water & knox gelatin. Pour onto a glass tray & wait 45 minutes. Repeat the same steps & […]

Ginger Chicken & Veggies

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Diamond Bakery

Monday, August 16, 2010

First time I tried out Diamond Bakery in Monterey Park, CA. Beautiful & yummy deserts.. I got the Blackcurrent & Ray got the Chocolate mousse. Daisy wanted some but I couldn’t give her any & I felt so bad.