In 2004 a restaurant popped up near my home called The Boiling Crab. It was love at first bite. Their delicious sauce known as “The Whole Sha-Bang!” complete with your choice of spice level (I always went for the crazy…
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Continue ReadingPhilz is one of the best coffee shops in the country specializing in single-cup, pour-over coffee drinks. They started in the San Fransisco area and have been so successful in the last two decades, they started to expand in Southern…
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Continue ReadingI was pretty ecstatic when the Instant Pot Company contacted me for a partnership and asked me to test out their new Instant Pot Pro – I’ve had my Ultra model for years and it still works perfectly, but my first…
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Continue ReadingTrader Joe’s Ube Mochi Waffle Mix is one of my favorite Trader Joe’s products – sadly it’s only available in the beginning of summer so be sure to check your local Trader Joe’s for the mix. The mochi waffles turn…
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Continue ReadingLilikoi / Passion Fruit is one of my favorite fruits, it has one of the most delicious and distinctive flavors – just a taste of it will bring back so many beautiful memories of Hawaii. I was shopping at Mitsuwa…
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Continue ReadingVietnamese Baked Chicken (Gà Nướng) is an super easy dish to prep, the secret to this delicious dish is in the marinade, it’s packed with flavorful ingredients like oyster sauce, fish sauce (umami!!), five spice, garlic and honey. Cooking…
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Continue ReadingDin Tai Fung’s Cucumber Salad is one of their most popular appetizers, I order it almost every time I eat there. It’s light and refreshing, with a hint of spice – the crisp cucumbers are tossed in a dressing made…
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Continue ReadingMake delicious teriyaki chicken bowls at home using Soyaki , Trader Joe’s unique teriyaki sauce. It’s the best flavor if you grill the chicken on a bbq (California-style), seriously tastes better than most restaurants! Top it with your favorite veggies…
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Continue ReadingI loved rice krispie treats as a kid, it was always such a simple and delicious snack that anyone could make. I still enjoy them every once in a while, but nowadays I like to experiment with different flavors. This…
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Continue ReadingLemon Cheesecake Macarons are one of my favorite flavors to make – the tartness from the lemon curd balances out the sweetness of the macaron shells really well. The filling is also extremely quick to make, you just hand stir…
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