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Exploring Indonesia’s Banana Leaf Cooking Tradition: Pepes Jamur (Mushrooms Wrapped in Banana Leaves)
After putting it off for almost a year, I finally treated myself to a new blender and grinder — and I have to say, I’m…
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Slow Mornings and Simple Joys: A run, a Croissant, and Mixed Berries from Granville Island
There’s something about long weekends that fills me with a quiet kind of excitement. Ironically, I tend to wake up earlier on holidays than I…
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Things to try in Seattle (When You Visit Again!)
I’ve had the pleasure of visiting Seattle several times by now, and with my sister living there, it’s always been a special trip. This vibrant…
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Homey Chicken and Vegetable Soup Recipe
When my friends ask me what my favorite day of the week is, I always tell them that “grocery day” is my favorite day. As…
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Cheesy Coconut Flavor Tofu Desserts with Pandan Syrup Recipe
The sun is slowly out here in Vancouver, and the weather is getting hotter, sunnier, and nicer! As for me, the spring season means time…
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Lychee Orange Dessert (Ramadan Edition)
Seeing the current world’s cuisine landscape, which is very creative and diverse, I sometimes wonder how we could come up with so many varieties of…
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Kolak (Indonesian Banana and Sweet Potato in Coconut Milk Dessert Soup) Recipe
Growing up in Indonesia as a non-Muslim, Ramadhan has become a long-awaited celebration for me each year. From the lively festivities of Ramadhan and Eid…
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Easy and Tasty: Homemade Korean Black Bean (Lower Calorie) Noodle-Inspired Recipe
One of the Korean dishes that I like to enjoy is Jjajangmyeon (Noodles in Black Bean Sauce). Now, I know that some of you might…
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Crunchier and Healthier Alternative: Heart of Palms Fried Rice Recipe
One of the food ingredients that I am always curious to try is Hearts of Palm. This vegetable has slowly been known to be a…
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Chili and Salt Baked Tofu Recipe (Indonesian-Inspired Tahu Cabe Garam)
Growing up in Indonesia, I’ve developed what one might call the “spicy gene.” If I could describe how important Chili is in our life (I…