Next Restaurant by The Alinea Group in Chicago was such a unique tasting menu experience.
—– PLACES MENTIONED —–
Bang Bang Pie https://www.bangbangpie.com/
Miss Saigon https://misssaigonchicago.com/
How to Make Lemon Bars // Baking Adventures
When life gives you lemons…you make lemon bars. I did not realize how easy but also addictive lemon bars could be.
You gotta let me know if you try making them yourself.
What should I bake next?!
The recipe I followed: https://thebigmansworld.com/healthy-lemon-bars/
Mom’s Hóng Shāo Ròu 红烧肉 Red Braised Pork
My mom’s hong shao rou – she made these a lot growing up and also tries to make it for me everytime I fly back home to visit!! My favorite combo was just this braised pork and white rice, drizzled with some extra of that kind of the sauce!
Continue readingkorean grocery store, paint with me, what I cooked and ate this week / wholesome vlog
Meet me at Joong Boo for giant pork baozi!
Watch me hit up my favorite Asian grocery store in the city (sorry H Mart, you’re a close second), make a protein smoothie, do a bit of painting, cook some healthy shirataki noodles, etc.
Do we like wholesome Cat?
Joong Boo Market http://joongboomarket.com/
Joong Boo Eater video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LMEs3ASZ0U
Protein Cookies Recipe: https://ifoodreal.com/protein-cookies/
How to Make Easy, Homemade Wonton Soup
Following my mom’s foolproof, simple way to make the yummiest wontons, my dad’s straightforward folding technique, and our favorite way to enjoy them in a simple broth.
Continue readingthe challenges of feeding yourself as an adult – grocery haul & realistic weekday meals
You’ve always wondered what it would be like to talk to me as though you were crouched in my pantry. Now you know.
Brooklyn Food Diaries
I’ve explored Manhattan a bunch in the past, but wanted to get a TASTE of what Brooklyn is all about. Here are the highlights 
march food vlog – date night oysters, Chicago restaurant week, homemade crithpy smashed potatoes
Yet another amalgamation of things I ate and drank this past month – oysters, chicharrones, beers, boba, fried chicken, burgers, ramen, and so much more…
Continue reading3 easy & delicious VEGAN meal ideas
Sharing three of my go-to vegan meal ideas – fresh, simple and YUMMY. Featuring – a Greek-inspired quinoa salad, a chickpea “tuna salad” sandwich, and baked tofu with a yummy kale salad & oven fries. No recipes, just ingredient suggestions!
Continue readinghomemade sushi bake & palomas!
Sushi bake has been on my mind the past few weeks – so glad I got to try making it at home. Saturday night is also a nice excuse to break out the cocktail kit and make my version of a paloma… The sushi bake is rich and delicious, and the paloma was sweet and refreshing.
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Sushi Bake Recipe – Keeping It Relle
https://keepingitrelle.com/easy-sushi-bake-recipe/
* I used less cream cheese & mayo
* I used both real & imitation crab meat, about 4 oz. of each
