Tag: Dessert

No- Bake Persimmon Bites

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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

Buko Pandan

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My eight year old daughter is in the process of getting braces. Her first reaction after our appointment the other day was, “I can’t eat anything sticky and chewy… does that mean I can’t eat boba anymore? What about the boba that grandma and grandpa gave me?” *Cue sobbing and waterworks* (me on the inside).… Continue reading Buko Pandan

Cozy Arnold Palmer

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If you can’t quite choose between a sweet tea and a lemonade, an Arnold Palmer is for you. This fun summertime drink is usually served over ice and is a great beverage accompaniment to your bbq menu.  But we’re mid-way through autumn, and the weather is only about to get colder. Along with low temperatures,… Continue reading Cozy Arnold Palmer

Black Sesame Crumb Ube Loaf

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Ah, for the love of playdates. My mom’s side of the family lives here in the Seattle area, though admittedly we only periodically get to see one of my cousins and her kids, who are similar in age to mine. Seeing them two weeks in a row is a gift, especially for my children, who… Continue reading Black Sesame Crumb Ube Loaf