Monthly Archives: January 2016

No Refined-Sugar: Date Glutinous Rice Cake (Zhao Nian Gao – 無糖棗年糕)

Posted on January 25, 2016 by Irene

I am in full swing getting ready for Chinese New Year, which is a big eating festive celebration (like Thanksgiving and Chrustmas). A nice coincidence, this year CYN’s Eve is on the same day as Superbowl 50 (setting right in … Continue reading →

Posted in Chinese, Dessert, Food & Drink, Snack, Vegan, Vegetarian | Tagged celebration, Chinese New Year, snacks, Sweets | Leave a comment

Gluten-Free Protein-Rich Cuttable Cookies

Posted on January 20, 2016 by Irene

Oh, I found these cookies hidden in my archive from last Christmas. I ate them but forgot to share. However, for you, they don’t have to wait till the next Christmas to be in your cookie jars. Everyday should be … Continue reading →

Posted in Dessert, Food & Drink, gluten free, Low Carbs, Snack, Vegetarian | Tagged flourless cookies, gluten free, guilt-free snacks, healthy sweets, low carb dessert, paleo cookies | 3 Comments

Chocolate Chip & Fig Granola

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Irene

Here’s one simple thing I’ve been doing since the year began (and one of my to dos in 2016) that has made excited and happy: think of a recipe, make it immediately. I know if I save it to my … Continue reading →