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Blueberry-Basil Granita

July 15, 2014 Desserts

Good Morning!! Can someone please explain to me how is it possible that 2014 is half-gone? Time is flying by and before we know it, summer as well.

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Mango & Strawberry Salsa

July 4, 2014 Appetizer

Living abroad can be daunting and challenging. Especially when I hail from a country where the cuisine and ingredients are sparingly available across US. When life threw lemons at us, it took no time to eventually learn to love and appreciate many cuisines abroad. Along the journey, I’ve also come to appreciate the versatility of lemons by making strawberry lemonade or baking […]

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Lemon Curd Tartlets

June 27, 2014 Baking

Hi friends! What better way to enjoy the labor of making fresh and lemony curd than spooning it all over the place — From oatmeal, to crackers and salad dressing, the possibilities are endless but surely there is a better, more indulgent way to enjoy this summery concoction?

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Grilled Lettuce & Peach Salad

August 27, 2013 Chicken

Grilling. Oh how we are going to miss grilling everything in sight. These days, grocery shopping is funner yet challenging than usual. The challenge is braving thunderstorms and winds so scary — I can’t understand why the daily downpours isn’t quitting at all. The fun part is how each meal are planned around “grilling”. Ingredients […]

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Peach Upside-Down Brown Butter Cake

August 16, 2013 Baking

Hi friends, Amidst of having writer’s block and almost zero motivation in blogging, there’s glimpses of hope and celebrations. Four reasons for this positive outlook: Reason #1: You. My wonderful friends and readers who constantly motivate me with your thoughtful comments and emails. While we are on this subject, allow me to clear one very […]

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