THAI BASIL MUSHROOM

January 6, 2020.Reading time 4 minutes.

There is an entire blog post missing prior to this: our honeymoon/Thailand recap! I will get to it… eventually. However, since coming back from our honeymoon, I’ve now perfected the recipe of a dish that was such an inspiration to us and I need to share 🙂 While in Bangkok, a good friend and BKK […]

KAI ZAN

August 10, 2019.Reading time 4 minutes.

We love sushi. I’ve posted several reviews of sushi spots over the years, like Naoki and Arami and even a pricey omakase at Omakase Yume. Dare I say that while they are all very good (especially Naoki), none compare to Kai Zan. Kai Zan may be the best sushi spot in Chicago. Perhaps my favorite […]

SPICY HOISIN NOODLES WITH CRISPY TOFU

May 1, 2019.Reading time 4 minutes.

RECIPE: SPICY HOISIN NOODLES WITH CRISPY TOFU Some things to note: Because there’s some preparation involved before you actually begin cooking, set aside some time for the tofu. The amounts listed below are estimates. I rarely measure everything and cook mostly to taste. Read through the entire recipe before getting started. You may want to […]

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April 18, 2019.Reading time 2 minutes.

We’re married! March 16th, 2019 was easily the happiest, most special day for us. We said our ‘I do’s’ in front of our closest family and friends, overlooking the beautiful city of Playa del Carmen. It could not have been a more perfect day, even with tiny hiccups along the way. Our story began […]

My skincare routine

April 17, 2019.Reading time 10 minutes.

From as early on as my memories go, I remember seeing my Mum trying out new lipsticks, putting on her night cream, and always moisturizing her body. She instilled in me a love of skincare and makeup so much so that at one point while I was in college, we both worked in the beauty […]