Tag Archives: fall

Oxtail Spicy Tofu Soup

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Irene

Soup is a type of food that I can’t live without during the cold season. Spicy soup is even a better combination. This soup is inspired by a dish I ordered one time at a Japanese restaurant. It was SO … Continue reading →

Posted in Beef, Food & Drink, Soup | Tagged cold weather, fall, Food & Drink, food photography, healthy, oxtail, oxtail soup, soup, spicy, tofu, tofu soup | 27 Comments

Sunday Tea and Unwind

Posted on December 9, 2012 by Irene

The weekend is packed with actions, from eating to baking (lots and lots of baking which I will post later). There’s nothing better to do on this Sunday late afternoon other than unwind and relax over a cup of Vietnamese … Continue reading →

Posted in Dessert, Drink, Food & Drink | Tagged coffee, fall, Food & Drink, food photography, light snack, Meiji, relax, snack, strawberry melty blend, Sunday, tea, unwind, vietnamese coffee | 5 Comments

Apple Pomegranate Fall Salad

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Irene

I mentioned this salad briefly in my previous post, Tartlette au Citron. Apple Pomegranate Fall Salad was prepared for a Friendsgiving get together over Thanksgiving holiday. It was a great hit so thought I should share it with you. Maybe … Continue reading →

Posted in Food & Drink, Quick Meal, Salad, Vegetarian | Tagged apple, apple pomegrante pecan salad, citrus champagne vinaigrette, citrus champagne vinegar, fall, fall fruits, Food & Drink, food art, food photography, food styling, gluten free, health & fitness, healthy eating, Healthy Food, healthy-living, honey roasted pecan, pomegranate, quick meal, Salad, vegetarian | 46 Comments

Longan Red Date Ginger Tea: Cold Remedy Tea and Come in Handy for Black Friday Shopping

Posted on November 23, 2012 by Irene

Are you contemplating to fight the crowds for a little taste of Black Friday? It’s Thanksgiving tradition. Why not?! You will be ready for the challenge with this homemade remedy tea that sure will keep you hydrated, warm, and focus … Continue reading →

Posted in Chinese, Drink, Food & Drink | Tagged Black Friday, Chinese herbal tea, cold remedy, dried longans, drinks, fall, Food & Drink, ginger, jujubes, red dates, remedy tea, shopping, tea, thanksgiving, 桂圓紅棗薑茶 | 19 Comments

Happy Friday

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Irene

Hello everyone! Happy Friday. It’s drizzling outside. Come inside to join me for a cup of hot tea. And how about a Cup O Noodle for lunch.

Posted in Food & Drink | Tagged cold, cup o noodle, drizzling, fall, happy friday, photography, raining, tea | Leave a comment

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.

Posted in Food & Drink, Fruit | Tagged autumn crisp grapes, Breakfast, carrot, fall, Food & Drink, food photography, grapes, melon, muscat, vegetarian | 12 Comments

Mendocino – A Serene Getaway

Posted on October 16, 2012 by Irene

We returned home earlier this week from our 1 year anniversary celebration at Mendocino, a long weekend spent in total serenity. W surprised me with the trip. Two years ago, we also spent my birthday weekend in Mendocino. Mendocino is … Continue reading →

Posted in Food & Drink, Travel | Tagged anniversary, bed and breakfast, celebration, fall, food & travel, MacCallum House, Mendocino, ocean, photography, redwood forests, relaxation, romantic, serenity, Skunk Train, tranquility, vacation, weekend getaway | 6 Comments

Shepherd’s Pie

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Irene

Rain started to fall in the last couple of days. People fire up when it rains in California. People drive slower when it rains in California. People do not leave home when it rains in California. We are just not … Continue reading →

Posted in Food & Drink, Savory Pie | Tagged beef, carrots and onion, comfort food, corn and peas, dinner, fall, food photography, heavy food, Irish, mashed potatoes, running in the rain, Sheperd's Pie, stella artois | 28 Comments

Vegetarian Tofu Chili

Posted on October 7, 2012 by Irene

W wanted chili a few days ago after he saw the turkey dogs in the fridge, which he bought a week ago. He loved the chili I made a while back, but I resist to make it again. It was … Continue reading →

Posted in Food & Drink, Quick Meal, Soup, Vegetarian | Tagged bell peppers, chili, corn, fall, Food & Drink, kidney beans, tofu, tomatoes, turkey dogs, vegetarian | 1 Comment

Couscous Fennel Pomegranate Herbal Salad

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Irene

Jason Mraz was in the house!!! Not exactly in my house…more like a concert house. I was lucky to be at the concert to enjoy his extraordinary and talented performance. Oh my, his voice…oh his voice was gorgeous. It was … Continue reading →

Posted in Food & Drink, Quick Meal, Salad, Vegetarian | Tagged conscious lifestyle, couscous, fall, fennel, fennel bulbs, Food & Drink, food photography, ground cumin, herbs, pomegranate, raw vegan, Salad, spiritual guru, vegetarian | Leave a comment

Apple Crunch Cinnamon Muffin (gluten free) – TGIF

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Irene

Time really flies. Fall is already here. Looking out the window as I was eating yogurt with slices of roasted nectarines for breakfast. Searching through the refrigerator, there was a few Fuji apples left. When I think of fall, I … Continue reading →