FINDING PLEASURES IN THE SIMPLE THINGS

Month: October 2009

Green Tea Shortbread Leaves

Green Tea Shortbread Leaves

I had wanted to try this recipe forever since I first saw it in Martha’s Favorite Cookies DVD, but had put it on the back burner with a gazillion other recipes because apparently a day has only 24 hours and not more. Why, oh why??? […]

Matcha White Chocolate Ice Cream

Matcha White Chocolate Ice Cream

Of course, one can’t have sushi without having green tea ice cream for dessert. 🙂 Instead of turning to the one recipe that I know and love, I decided to try a new recipe that I saw from Steamy Kitchen blog as well which pairs […]

Simple 10-Minute Miso Soup

Simple 10-Minute Miso Soup

I made this soup back in June after seeing the recipe at Steamy Kitchen blog (always am a sucker for “fast” food). The soup is deliciously flavorful, even more than the one from my favorite Japanese restaurant and is indeed quick to put together. This […]

Maggi Mee

Maggi Mee

I love Maggi Mee! For the non-Malaysians, you’re probably wondering, “What in the world is Maggi Mee?” Why, it’s only the most delicious instant noodle in the WHOLE universe 🙂 (Maggi is the brand and Mee means noodle). Alright, I admit that’s a huge exaggeration, […]

Sweet Red Bean Soup

Sweet Red Bean Soup

Sweet red bean (or green bean or barley) soup is a common dessert in my family when I was growing up. Very rarely, we make cookies, cakes or some other pastries for an everyday dessert – those are generally reserved for some special occasion like […]