Life

Vi•va•cious adjective attractively lively and animated

The life of E is definitely lively and animated. I’m infamous for doing a million things at once. And as a perfectionist, I tend to do many things well.

I’d like to believe that in a previous life, these fierce skills were used to kick butt and take names. So here is your chance to read all about this vivacious Jill-of-all-trades; from cooking to progressive thoughts and then some. Maybe during our time together, you’ll notice you’ve got fierce ninja skills of your own, too.

Andrea’s Cake

I’m not a professional baker… I don’t have any training whatsoever… I am just a bonafide true admirer of the Cooking Channel and Food Network. When I get that baking or cooking bug, I peruse the interwebs and concoct some version of 20 various recipes… Read More »Andrea’s Cake

My New Toy

I probably will get some flack for saying this, but I think Asians started the foodie craze. It might be our own upbringing – eating foods that many find disgusting, unappealing, or just plain weird. (Ahem, I’m looking at you anti-durian eater, Andrew Zimmern.) However,… Read More »My New Toy

Pumpkin Bread

Mmhmm. Tis the season of the Pumpkin, which also means it’s the season for my pumpkin bread. D loves this bread. I have to stock up on pumpkin puree at Costco. Yup, he loves it that much. I also enjoy this bread. It definitely feels… Read More »Pumpkin Bread

D.C. Favorites

Fall is here. Red and golden brown leaves everywhere. Nice, cool, breeze on a daily basis. The emergence of coats, scarves, and caps each way you look. It is a beautiful season. I was lamenting to D how Fall in Southern California isn’t as prominent… Read More »D.C. Favorites

Sad [All the Time]

Today, I’m choosing to be brave and share with you that I’m fighting depression. Honestly though, I hate talking about myself. I hate putting myself out there in a vulnerable position for people to criticize me, look down on me, or even feel sorry for… Read More »Sad [All the Time]

Easy Chicken Piccata

How many of you love easy dinner dishes? You know, those dishes that you can throw together in 20-30 minutes? Come on, I know you do! When I was in college at American University, I purchased Rachel Ray’s 30-minute meals cookbook. Sadly, when I moved… Read More »Easy Chicken Piccata

German Chocolate Cake

Each year I make THE most decadent cake for Derek’s birthday – German Chocolate Cake. Now this cake is definitely a labor of love. It takes a whole day to make because of the various steps – baking the cake, making the filing, and making… Read More »German Chocolate Cake

A bit of home

Let’s talk about food. By now you know that I love to travel, eat, and cook. Growing up, I have countless memories of me sitting at the kitchen table with my family and watching them prepare food – cutting vegetables, brining meats, stirring pots of… Read More »A bit of home