Category Archives: Snack

Chrysanthemum Goji Longan Jelly

Posted on February 11, 2016 by Irene

It’s officially a monkey year. Here’s to a healthy, peaceful, and exuberant filled year ahead. 祝大家身體健康，幸福美滿，候運當頭! While loving all the sweet treats and deliciously rich dishes available during the celebration of Chinese (Lunar) New Year, they could be uneasy on … Continue reading →

Posted in Chinese, Dessert, Drink, Fitness & Health, Food & Drink, gluten free, Snack, Vegan, Vegetarian | Tagged Asian Dessert, Asian Snack, Chinese New Year, Chrysanthemum Tea, Dried Longan, Easy Kid's Snack, Goji Berries, Healthy Kid Snack, Lunar New Year, No Caffeine Tea, Non Alcoholic Jello Shot, Valentine's Treat | 2 Comments

Peanut Sesame Seeds Brittle (花生芝麻酥糖）

Posted on February 1, 2016 by Irene

Chinese New Year celebration includes a lot of sweet treats. Starting the new year off with eating sweets is believed to represent a year of sweetness and happiness ahead. Peanut sesame seeds brittle is one of the common sweets easily … Continue reading →

Posted in Chinese, Dessert, Food & Drink, Snack, Vegan, Vegetarian | Tagged celebration food, Chinese New Year | 5 Comments

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 →

Posted in Breakfast, Dessert, Food & Drink, Snack, Vegan, Vegetarian | Tagged Breakfast, Dessert, healthy choices, healthy eating, healthy lifestyle, healthy recipe, snack, topping | Leave a comment

Chocolate Chia Pudding

Posted on December 2, 2015 by Irene

Feeling the blue. Feeling the tears. Feeling the helpless. Not because of the gloomy weather I suppose. But perhaps about the mass shooting tragedy in San Bernardino, in my very own home state. Grieving for the many many innocent lives … Continue reading →

Posted in Appetizer, Breakfast, Dessert, Dinner, Food & Drink, Fruit, Low Carbs, Lunch, One Dish Meal, Quick Meal, Snack, Vegan, Vegetarian | Tagged Food & Drink, food photography, food styling, health & fitness, healthy eating, healthy lifestyle, healthy recipe, vegetarian | 1 Comment

3 Minute Waffle Sandwich

Posted on November 26, 2015 by Irene

Happy Happy Thanksgiving! Hope everyone gobbled, continue to gobble, and/or gobbling a belly of warm fuzzy comforting food. It is freezing here in California. It’s late in the afternoon and I am still in my sweatpants. Yup, it’s stretchy sweatpants … Continue reading →

Posted in Bread, Breakfast, Dessert, Food & Drink, Fruit, Quick Meal, Snack, Vegetarian | Tagged banana, Bread, Breakfast, Dessert, egg, food styling, french toast, healthy choices, healthy eating, healthy lifestyle, healthy recipe, kid meal, peanut butter, snack, waffle | 2 Comments

The Best Omelette Cupcake

Posted on October 23, 2015 by Irene

Egg is my best friend when it comes to protein as well as quick easy meals for muscle recovery. Our household could go through 48 eggs in less than 2 weeks (including the little one)! Me and WT have been … Continue reading →