You know when your brain is like “HEY LET’S TRY SOMETHING FUN” and it ends up being a ridiculously delicious sandwich full of everything you need to eat in your fridge? Yeah, me too! This here sandwich: exactly that situation. I don’t make sandwiches all that often. Most of my sandwich-making experience comes from many…
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Cold Sesame Peanut Noodles with Brown Butter Chicken
Here we go again: cold rice noodles + toasted sesame oil + peanut butter + veggies. YOU KNOW IT’S MY JAM! This time we’re adding some other goodies like brown butter chicken and red pepper flakes and all the veg in the land. Thanks to Eileen for that phrase, which I’m now addicted to (along…
Beet Cilantro Gazpacho
Things I’ve learned recently: Getting bangs during summer, especially when a bicycle (WITH A HELMET) is your main mode of transport: terrible idea. #sweatybangs Trading the bike for a ride on the bus is an unexpected way to get some air conditioning in your life. Eating cold beet soup with lots of cucumbers *almost* makes…
Vietnamese Sticky Pork Noodles (Bún Thịt Nướng)
I think Vietnam should hire me to be their #1 fan. I often find myself in conversation (like, all the time) saying “Vietnam this!” and “Vietnam that!” and “YAY YAY VIETNAM #1!” … It’s probably a bit annoying. I’ve had multiple friends and acquaintances recently approach me for travel advice, most of them coming to…
Sesame Tofu Sandwich with Spicy Basil Tahini
You might notice a banner at the top of my site this weekend — I’m running a sale on Pinterest for Food Bloggers! If you know anyone you think could benefit from learning about how to use Pinterest to grow their blog (not just for food bloggers!), feel free to pass along the sale code!…
Nori Salad Wraps
It’s official, we’re in Asia! Not yet “home” in Bali, but certainly well into our long journey to get there. Please excuse any sleep-deprived delusional writing — I’m headed straight to sleep in a recliner in Singapore once I press publish! We’ve spent the last week hanging out with my Dad in Hawaii. It’s nice…