Category Archives: EATS

EATS: Chinese New Year Supper for a Busy Mother

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Monki

Every year I vow to take Chinese New Year off from work to celebrate the biggest holiday from my childhood.  One thing or another would always come up, and I’d vow to really take the day off next year.  This … Continue reading →

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EATS: Ginger Kumquat Tea

Posted on January 18, 2015 by Monki

I picked up a pint of kumquat this weekend at the Farmer’s market.  I remember back in my childhood, the warm aroma of ginger honey tea and the refreshing taste of kumquat would always sooth my sore throat and made … Continue reading →

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EATS: Mussels with Saffron

Posted on January 10, 2015 by Monki

The local fishmonger had fresh mussels this morning!  On this cold rainy January day in Los Angeles, a bowl of steaming mussels in delicious garlic broth is sure to cure any lingering seasonal melancholy. Mussels with Saffron Makes 2 servings … Continue reading →

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EATS: Roasted Romanesco with Paprika

Posted on December 31, 2014 by Monki

In addition to turning the Romanesco I picked up from the farmer’s market into a Dr Seuss poem, I’ve made this roasted Romanesco several times with delicious result.  What with the lime green/paprika color scheme; its own fresh, light sweetness; … Continue reading →

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Happiness is

Posted on December 25, 2014 by Monki

Digging into leftover Christmas cake after the kids have gone to bed. Yummm

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Restaurant Review: Sunday Brunch at Gjusta

Posted on December 21, 2014 by Monki

We often stay home for breakfast on weekends to enjoy the rare occasion where all three of us get to sit around breakfast table and eat at a leisurely pace.  To usher in Plumster’s winter break celebration, we decided to … Continue reading →

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EATS: Polka Dot Fish and Pineapple Salsa

Posted on November 24, 2014 by Monki

  Monkey King is staying home with Baby Monkey this Thanksgiving week.  They spent the day playing music, deciphering codes and running errands.  As my way of showing appreciation for such high quality childcare, I decided to convert the polka … Continue reading →

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Green Broccoli and Lamb

Posted on November 23, 2014 by Monki

Look at what I picked up from the market this weekend!  A BEAUTIFUL romanesco!  Before eating it, I decided to turn it into a poem first, with lots of cheers and help from Plumster :) (adapted from Dr Seuss’s Green Eggs … Continue reading →

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EATS: Yellowtail Nobu and Mango Salsa

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Monki

Being a physician/scientist/mother/wife, one of my fantasy is to have a lovingly (read, unhurriedly) prepared meal waiting for my family as they return home.  This almost never happens.  From my Weeknight Warriors post, you might be familiar with the real hectic weeknights … Continue reading →

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EATS: Triple Berry Mint Salad

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Monki

After recovering from a severe cold and a week of homemade soup, I was craving for something refreshing and light. There were still fresh berries at the market this weekend.  I picked up  a pint of raspberries, blueberries and blackberries … Continue reading →

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