Monthly Archives: January 2017

Cardamom Rose Water Oatmeal

The biggest ice storm in 10 years (or so they say) struck St. Louis on Friday. Everyone, including myself, retreated into his or her home. I think it’s safe to say that I have cabin fever. I spent this morning … Continue reading

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Kheer

If I could marry a spice, it would definitely be cardamom. Fragrant, slightly sweet, aromatic, mysterious, but at the same time, inviting…What’s not to like? My feelings about cardamom explain my love for kheer, i.e., Indian rice pudding. I had … Continue reading

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Maple Oatmeal with Raspberries and Dark Chocolate

Raspberry and dark chocolate is one of the ultimate food power couples. Add hazelnuts into the mix and it becomes one of the ultimate power trios. The sweetness of the berries offsets the bite in the dark chocolate, and the … Continue reading

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Baking Life

One of my earliest memories is watching people make pancakes. When I was little, my family would always go to the local diner for breakfast on Sunday. I’d peer over the counter and watch the cooks ladle batter onto the … Continue reading

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Winter Citrus Salad

I ate a lot of carbs this weekend, starting with an octopus that I made out of bread and ending with doughnuts that my sister brought back from Harold’s. So yesterday night, I opted for a salad. I usually make salads … Continue reading

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PB&J Smoothie Bowl

The other night before I fell asleep, I had a stroke of genius: A PB&J smoothie bowl. I’m a huge fan of the sandwich, and I’ve been eating a lot of PB&J toast lately. So this seemed like a natural … Continue reading

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Pomelo Salad

Sometimes, a recipe is born out of necessity. That’s what happened with this pomelo salad. I wanted to make a Thai pomelo salad with fresh red chili and fish sauce. But I couldn’t find fresh chili or fish sauce anywhere. I … Continue reading

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A Very Green Smoothie Bowl

I kept seeing people cutting fruit into shapes on Instagram. So the other day, I decided to try it. The key is using tiny cookie cutters: I dug up some small ones that I would usually use for sugar cookies … Continue reading

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Baked Eggs: Part Deux

It’s time that we talked about social media lurkers. We all know one. Once, when I was living in D.C., I started talking about a dinner that I made. “Oh,” my one friend said, “The one with stewed lentils?” She … Continue reading

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Greek Yogurt with Figs and Honey

When I’m in a hurry, my go-to breakfast is yogurt with a bunch of toppings thrown on top. I wasn’t in a hurry this morning but I still made a bowl. Sometimes, I crave disorder. The funny thing about making … Continue reading

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