Tag Archives: food

EATS: Vietnamese Oxtail Stew

Posted on January 7, 2021 by Monki

I had chills after my first dose of Pfizer vaccine for COVID-19. In anticipation for numero dos, I decided to make myself a big pot of oxtail bone marrow soup. The nutritious goodness that will simmer and permeate the kitchen … Continue reading →

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EATS: Kimchi

Posted on June 13, 2020 by Monki

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EATS: Crème brûlée

Posted on May 26, 2020 by Monki

We got into watching Master Chef Junior recently. In one of the episodes, Christina Tosi was astonished that a child made a crème brûlée under 45 minutes. I was astonished that a child could make a crème brûlée. I … Continue reading →

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EATS: Smokey Spicy Garbanzo Snack

Posted on March 30, 2020 by Monki

Ever since we watched The Game Changer, Plum and Monkey King have dived whole-heartedly into the blissful world of plant-based eating. So if you love your whole roasted chicken, brisket, pork shoulders, duck confit, beef tenderloin, quail, seared salmon, dover … Continue reading →

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EATS: Asian Noodle with Eggplant, Portabello Mushroom, Bean Sprouts, and Sugar Snap Peas

Posted on August 14, 2019 by Monki

With my daughter being a Pescatarian, I’ve been forced to get out of my comfort zone of relying on roast chicken and bolongnese sauce, and really think about how to make vegatable dishes interesting on a daily basis. I bought … Continue reading →

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EATS: Mediterranean Pasta with Eggplant, Olives, Grapes, and Tomatoes

Posted on August 11, 2019 by Monki

The farmer’s market is bustling with all the vibrant colors of summer! What caught my eyes this weekend were the purple eggplants and yellow cherry tomatoes. I decided to make a pasta salad dish with these ingredients because: 1) this … Continue reading →

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EATS: DIY Sushi

Posted on October 18, 2017 by Monki

As a busy lady, I am on a constant look out for easy weeknight options. Anything that takes less than 30 minutes to make is a must-try in my book. From my previous posts, I have come up with a … Continue reading →