It has been almost two weeks since she passed away. Knowing she passed away peacefully in her sleep, I felt at ease but it still hurts, mentally and physically. In the first week of receiving the news, my mind and my body were constantly fighting. And it seemed that during the daytime, my mind wonContinue reading “The memories live on!”
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Turning 30…
I turn 30 this year, and I cherish it.
Sushi Sen – A great gem of Japanese food in Scottsdale
I’m a big fan of sushi and sashimi, and this place took my heart away!
I had the chance to cook for my best friend
Cooking is a way that I express my love to others. For the people I love, I don’t mind preparing a feast for them!
Meatballs spaghetti with homemade sauce
An easy meatball spaghetti with homemade sauce from tomato pastes that can be done in less than 1 hour.
2024-12-16: A big day to me
December 16th, 2024 is a special day!
Hot pot night with Vietnamese sweet and sour soup (Canh chua)
Vietnamese sweet and sour soup (Canh chua), the national favorite soup, is a savory recipe that can be paired with any proteins and noodles of your liking! It’s a heart-warming soup to share with friends and family during the chilly days.
Closing 2024: I’m no longer a PhD student…
Almost to the end of 2024.
My 2023: A year with twists and turns
Hi there! I’m back shortly to write this closing post for the year of 2023. This year, I celebrated two-year anniversary of the blog in the most stressful year of my degree. I want to thank you all for supporting me and this homie blog, where I express my profound interest in cooking, especially theContinue reading “My 2023: A year with twists and turns”
Homemade Vietnamese beef stew with pressure cooker (“Bò Kho”)
One of the Vietnamese dishes melted my in-laws’ heart is this Vietnamese beef stew (“Bò Kho”). It is one of the recipes that turns tough meat cut, like beef shanks, into delicious and flavorful. The beef was marinated, then cooked in coconut water and spices till tender… hmmm… yummy!