Ever since I’ve made Kristina Cho’s Mó (from her cookbook Mooncakes and Milk Bread), we have been addicted. I usually double up the recipe and make a large batch every week or so and freeze them, so we could have them for breakfast. But making them requires careful planning around my routine. I have to… Continue reading Instant Whole Wheat Mo (Made with Sourdough Discard!)
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Chinese White Mulled Wine
We are currently spending time with my husband’s family for the holidays and it’s significantly colder in Boulder than it is in Seattle. Our original plan to travel with empty carry on luggages so we can transport the presents back, are out the window, as our snow gear has taken up space, but I made… Continue reading Chinese White Mulled Wine
Ube Coco- nog Cocktail
Christmas was my favorite holiday growing up. As a kid, I got my hands dirty making rum balls for my mom’s friends, assisted wrapping the presents and helped trim the tree. When my grandma got older and no one was longer interested in the rigor of the rituals, I started orchestrating the festivities myself. Inevitably,… Continue reading Ube Coco- nog Cocktail
Leftover Turkey Bao (Peking-Duck Inspired, Super Fast!)
UPDATED: 11/2025 If you’re like me, the real Thanksgiving leftovers aren’t the dark meat… it’s that untouched slab of turkey breast sitting pretty in the fridge. And honestly? That’s perfect. Because turkey breast transforms beautifully when you slice it thin, fry it in its own drippings (or a little gravy or oil), and tuck it… Continue reading Leftover Turkey Bao (Peking-Duck Inspired, Super Fast!)
Mexican Orange Chocolate Pull- Apart Buns
This recipe uses the Pan de Muerto bread base we’ve been making for years. It’s a solid recipe, and we started making them because when my youngest was little, she had an egg allergy. Instead of skipping any kind of tradition because of her allergies, we decided to start making egg- free baked goods at… Continue reading Mexican Orange Chocolate Pull- Apart Buns
Tequila Ginger Mules
Ahh, tequila. Just the thought of it transports me to the little town of Tequila in Jalisco, forty five minutes west of Guadalajara, my husband’s hometown. I’ve been to the charming town of Tequila twice; both while pregnant, so the closest I got to trying anything was a whiff of the tastings my husband and… Continue reading Tequila Ginger Mules
No Waste Turkey Noodle Soup
“物尽其用” (make full use of everything) is something I grew up hearing in Chinese households. And truly, nothing embodies that philosophy better than this No Waste Turkey Noodle Soup. Roast turkey is a dish ever present on our Thanksgiving table, a symbol of a life made in the US. Though the traditional turkey has never… Continue reading No Waste Turkey Noodle Soup
Clam Pasta with Huang Doujiang
Two thanksgivings ago, deep into the pandemic, we decided to celebrate Thanksgiving at the coast of Washington. Westport was a small town, with friendly locals and not much to do. But the sight of the waves were spectacular, enough to make you feel small (but in a good way) and wildlife was abundant. We saw… Continue reading Clam Pasta with Huang Doujiang
No- Bake Persimmon Bites
Since September, I’ve been dreaming up all the ways I can consume persimmons that aren’t just eating them raw. What sparked me was an episode in The Longest Day in Chang’an where the main character, Zhang Xiaojing just got out of prison and went straight to your corner shop, enjoyed his bowl of Mutton Soup… Continue reading No- Bake Persimmon Bites
Pandan Mochi Pancakes with Coconut Syrup
Several months ago, we used up the last of our Ube Mochi Pancake Mix from Trader Joe’s. My husband, who was a fan of all things mochi, was so disappointed to hear that Trader Joe’s stopped carrying it (at least for now). None of the other pancakes I’ve made for our weekend “special breakfasts” did… Continue reading Pandan Mochi Pancakes with Coconut Syrup
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