Tag Archives: Breakfast

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 →

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Holiday Morning Oatmeal

Posted on December 16, 2015 by Irene

My life is delicious, like this bowl of oatmeal – The Holiday Morning Oatmeal Being a mom and a wife, life is colorful and abundant. As these feelings reflect in my bowl of oatmeal (such as this one). Decorating it … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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Thai Beef Stew Noodle

Posted on October 20, 2015 by Irene

The weather has gotten a tiny bit cooler and gloomier in the morning. Well, maybe because I have been waking up super early (an hour before sunrise) by Zara. She is an alarm clock; everyday at the same time, she rolls on … Continue reading →

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A Morning Delight: Fig Goat Toastini

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Irene

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Good Afternoon, Everyone! Out of the ordinary, I slept for only 6.5 hours (2 hours less than I normally do) and still woke up feeling energetic and happy. It was 7am. Birds were chirping. The air was freshly crisp. My … Continue reading →

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Apple Sago Pudding

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Irene

A beautiful day begins with some apple sago pudding. I woke up this morning wanting dessert. For me, that’s out of the ordinary to crave sweet as breakfast. Typically, a boiled egg and a piece of toast would do. Though, … Continue reading →

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Star + Kiwi Fruitti

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Irene

I had been telling myself to eat healthy lately so I bought a bunch of fruits and trying to figure out how to make eating them fun and pretty. I envisioned a fruit platter related to love and Valentine’s Day. … Continue reading →

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Happy National French Toast Day!

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Irene

Today is Hump Day, as well as National French Toast Day. November 28 is National French Toast Day! Do I hear a “neh” to French toast?! No way! You got to be kidding. French toast is like the best thing … Continue reading →

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honey crisp. autumn green.

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Irene

They are autumn crisp grapes. They caught my eyes. Maybe it’s… Their shape…round as melon. Their texture…crispy as carrot. Their taste…sweet as honey. Their color…green with a glow. Maybe it’s all of the above. I am deeply in love.

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Croque Madame

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Irene

Lately I love having sandwiches for lunch. It’s quick and healthy (sort of…hahaha…yummy butter~~~). Especially sandwich with egg, cheese and ham, I heart it. Today, I learn of eating the sandwich in a new way. To make it a French … Continue reading →