Mapo tofu was a staple in our household when we first emigrated from China to Belgium. My mom, living on my dad’s PhD stipend, relied on simple, affordable meals like this one. While the dish became a comforting part of my childhood, I never liked it as much as my mom did. The soft tofu … Continue reading Mapo Tofu: How I Learned to Love it
On the last day of our Osaka leg, the plan was simple: wander. We had no schedule and no rush to catch the Shinkansen to Tokyo—just a full day to explore at our own pace. Osaka is a city that loves its food, and okonomiyaki—a savory Japanese pancake made with a batter of flour, eggs, … Continue reading Okonomiyaki: Japanese Savory Cabbage Pancake
In December 2022, Grace and I embarked on a grand trip spanning 5 countries and 1 city-state. In a series of posts, I’ll take you through our 28-days trip across Jordan, Egypt, The Maldives, Malaysia, Singapore, and Dubai. The Maldives was the spark for this whole trip. It started with a deal voucher to a … Continue reading The Maldives: A True Paradise
Dreaming of Egypt's Allure? You've heard the whispers of ancient wonders and romantic Nile cruises, and now it's your turn to embark on this captivating journey. But where to begin? Fret not! Whether the pyramids have been calling your name or the idea of vibrant bazaars entices you, I've curated the perfect guide for couples … Continue reading An Epic Journey Across the Sands of Egypt
Tyson Foods stock reached a 52-week low today, hitting $47.11 per share. Lower prices for beef and pork has cut into their most recent earnings. Bad for Tysons, but good for us! Country ribs were $1.99/lb at Costco, each pack weighing 6-8 pound. Make this dish with half the pork and freeze the rest for … Continue reading Marinated Meats: Ep 1
It is March 2023 and my Instagram is flooded with people adding parmesan cheese to their espresso martinis claiming "this is delicious" and "don't knock it until you try it". So I tried it. Verdict Worth a try and impress your partner or your friends. Grace loved this cocktail and our dog Duke kept trying … Continue reading Parmesan Cream Espresso Martini
This post includes affiliate links; I'll earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. When I began, I was amazed at how incredible sourdough bread could be, and I couldn't believe it only took 1.5 days from start to finish. Plus, I've tailored the starter and feed measurements to keep things … Continue reading Sourdough Bread
In December 2022, Grace and I embarked on a grand trip spanning 5 countries and 1 city-state. In a series of posts, I’ll take you through our 28-days trip across Jordan, Egypt, The Maldives, Malaysia, Singapore, and Dubai. Jordan was the first stop on our grand tour and I'll take you through our day at … Continue reading Mudding at the Dead Sea
ThermoPro Digital Thermometer Probe featuring two wired leads. One lead can be used in the food item while the second can check the oven temperature on older oven models. Has an alarm when the temperature has been reached for slow roasting and reverse searing applications. Meater Plus Full Wireless Probe (app-enabled) Or, for a fully … Continue reading Kitchen Items
In December 2022, Grace and I embarked on a grand trip spanning 5 countries and 1 city-state. In a series of posts, I’ll take you through our 28-days trip across Jordan, Egypt, The Maldives, Malaysia, Singapore, and Dubai. On the third day of our Jordan itinerary, we made it to Petra. We woke up in … Continue reading Discovering the Treasures of Petra
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