Monthly Archives: January 2013

Sunny Arugula Salad with Pomegranate Vinaigrette

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Irene

Hello, Everyone! How’s your week been so far? Last few days, it was a playing “catch up” with my long-due list of to dos. Taking passport photos, renewing passport, booking hotels for Paris, and schedule appointment for annual body check-up … Continue reading →

Posted in Food & Drink, Fruit, Quick Meal, Salad, Vegetarian | Tagged Arugula, corn, Diary-free, dinner, entree, food, food art, food photography, food styling, Fried Egg, gluten free, Grape Tomatoes, health & fitness, healthy eating, Healthy Food, healthy-living, Peas, pomegranate, Pomegranate Vinaigrette, quick meal, Red Pepper, Salad, side dish, vegetables, vegetarian | 26 Comments

Cherimoya + Pom Sundae

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Irene

I want to present you our late Sunday night snack – cherimoya (Vietnamese: mãng cầu, Chinese: 番荔枝) + pomegranate sundae (W said it tasted like ice cream), the sweet and super healthy kind. In less than 3 minutes, a drooling … Continue reading →

Posted in Dessert, Food & Drink, Fruit | Tagged Cherimoya, 番荔枝, Dessert, food, food photography, fruit dessert, fruit salad, healthy, mang cau, pomegranate, snack, sundae, Sunday | 34 Comments

My Date with Chantal Guillon

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Irene

This gallery contains 18 photos.

Stanford University is the backdrop of this lovely day. It was a perfect California winter day, sunny and warm in the high 60s. W had a day off to celebrate MLK’s life (and he is a reason why we live … Continue reading →

More Galleries | Tagged afternoon snack, california winter, Chantal Guillon, Fashion, Fashion Styling, French Macarons, Jegging, Jessica Simpson Heels, Lace, lifestyle, ModCloth, Red, Shoes, Stanford University, style, Trend | 36 Comments

All Things Kitchen

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Irene

What is your favorite space in a home? For me, it’s the Kitchen, where I currently spend a few hours each day creating food (that’s right, like a craft room), where W sits frequently when he works from home, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Home & Design | Tagged Dream Kitchen, Home, Home & Design, Kitchen, Natural Light, Pinterest | 35 Comments

Baked Moroccan-Spiced Chicken Drumsticks

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Irene

“It is one of the blessings of old friends that you can afford to be stupid with them.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson This post is dedicated to a good friend, T, who has requested for the recipe, who’s friendship I have … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicken, Food & Drink | Tagged Baked Chicken, Cardamom, Chicken Thighs, Cumin, Food & Drink, food photography, Moroccan, Spices, Turmeric | 38 Comments

My Heart Goes Nuts 4 You

Posted on January 19, 2013 by Irene

I am feeling the love! This page is taken over by red and white. Do you know what that means? Yes! Valentine’s Day is fast approaching. I am featuring a Valentine treat that you don’t want to miss. This treat … Continue reading →

Posted in Dessert, Food & Drink | Tagged baking, Dessert, Food & Drink, food photography, Gifts, ground hazelnuts, hazelnut flour, heart shaped cookies, Kids, Linzer Hearts, love, Lovers, raspberry jam, Sweets, Valentine's cookies, Valentine's Day, Valentine's Treat | 44 Comments

Meet Rino

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Irene

One of my girlfriends showed me this video which “reminded her of me…one day.” I couldn’t believe I spent 10 minutes watching a little girl…eats. Meet Rino, the most adorable girl who really loves food, and ecstatically devour it with … Continue reading →

Posted in Amusement, Food & Drink | Tagged Cute little girl, Eating Culture, Food & Drink, Food from Around the World, Food Lovers, Japanese little girl, Kids Eating Habit, Parenting, Rino, YouTube | 4 Comments

Late Sunday Afternoon Chilling at San Pedro Square

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Irene

This gallery contains 26 photos.

Guess what?! I have officially become an Aunt to my new-born nephew as of yesterday at 3:24pm, 7lbs and 20″ long. It’s an exciting time for my parents and family. Also which means my parents will have no time on … Continue reading →

More Galleries | Tagged Boba Milk Tea, california, DIY, Fantasia, Fashion, Hang Out Spot, healthy-living, lifestyle, Mix and Match, Nephew, photography, relaxation, San Jose Downtown, San Pedro Square, style, Sunday, Winter | 33 Comments

Green Risotto with Seared Scallops

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Irene

Hello, Everyone! How was your weekend? I had so much fun over the weekend playing Connect 4 and Candy Land with my little cousins. Okay, don’t be shock of what I will say next. This was my first time playing … Continue reading →

Posted in Food & Drink, Italian, Quick Meal, Seafood, Vegetarian | Tagged candy lane, comfort food, dinner, Food & Drink, food photography, MInt, Peas, Puree Pea Sauce, quick meal, risotto, Scallops, Seafood, seared scallops, vegetarian | 44 Comments

Men o Men Fashion that Kill Me

Posted on January 12, 2013 by Irene

This post is dedicated to the gentlemen. Something new to consider to add to your wardrobe for the new year. The London’s Men Fashion Show revealed major cutting edge collections for Fall/Winter 2013/2014 season. It supposed to represent the future … Continue reading →

Posted in Amusement | Tagged clothing, Crazy Knitted Sweater, Crazy Men Fashion, edge collections, Fall/Winter 2013/2014 Collection, Fashion, London Men's Fashion Show, Men Dress, Men's Fashion, strapless dresses, style, wooden face | 26 Comments

Asparagus and Quail Egg Salad

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Irene

It’s Friday, everyone! Don’t you just want to scream so loud that your lung will explode because it’s Friday?! This weekend is looking great. My baby cousin’s birthday party is tomorrow, so delicious food will be eaten and looking forward … Continue reading →

Posted in Food & Drink, Salad | Tagged Asparagus, Egg Salad, Food & Drink, food photography, Friday, Hollandaise Sauce, lunch, Quail Eggs, Salad, Vegetairan, Winter | 21 Comments

The Shaking Beef (Bò Lúc Lắc)

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Irene

As a Vietnamese food lover, I have always want to create the dishes we like at home, such as Bo Luc Lac aka The Shaking Beef. Frankly, it’s more of W’s love. Yes, love. W orders Bo Luc Lac every … Continue reading →

Posted in Beef, Vietnamese | Tagged Bo Luc Lac, Culture, Food & Drink, food photography, New York Steak, Shaking Beef, Steak Salad, Vietnamese Cuinese | 14 Comments

Sweet Vegetables and Squash Soup

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Irene

This Sweet Vegetables and Squash Soup was on the back of my mind ever since that one day I spotted on the cover of Every Day with Rachel Ray magazine while standing in line to pay at the grocery. It’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Food & Drink, Soup, Squash | Tagged butternut squash, carrots, comfort food, Food & Drink, food photography, Root Vegetable Soup, soup, Sweet Potatoes, Vegetable Soup, Winter | 21 Comments

Insta Weekly

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Irene

The first week of 2013 is behind us. Here’s a recap of what happened this week. How about you? Sweet love for Chantal Guillon macarons Lighted the new portable fireplace to keep living room cozy The Eskimo Girls Driving through … Continue reading →

Posted in Amusement | Tagged Bambu Coffee, Chantal Guillon, Family, Food & Drink, food photography, instagram, lifestyle, Winter | 8 Comments

Classic Coffee Crumbly Cake

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Irene

Happy Friday, Everyone! The weather has been cold but in a more manageable way as I am sitting in my patio enjoying my late afternoon tea with a piece of coffee cake, which I baked this early morning. It has … Continue reading →