Mother’s Day 2012

I was completely touched by Zachary’s surprise gift on this Mother’s day.  While everyone slept the night before, he stayed up late making me the most special parfait.  In the morning when I saw how much creativity, planning, and love went into making this parfait…I couldn’t stop crying. Read the rest of this entry »

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Antipasto Salad

This colorful and delicious Antipasto salad goes well with just about anything! Read the rest of this entry »

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Lemon Poppy Seed Cake

Today’s photos don’t justify how wonderful and yummy this cake really is… ^^ if you’re a lemon lover, you’ll  love this cake. Everyone who tasted it absolutely loved it.Yup, our kids and myself  finished every crumbs. :) Read the rest of this entry »

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Kids’ April Lunch Box 2012

Posting kids’ April lunches… with a spring break and STAR testing, not too many lunches needed this month.

Again…preparing these lunches brought me so much joy~ I’m always happy to see kids’ bring back empty lunch boxes after school…. ^^…. Read the rest of this entry »

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Dinner for Susan, Joy and Priscilla

I have been planning this special dinner for awhile… wanted to congratulate Joy and Susan on their start of professional careers as a teacher and a nurse. Also I really wanted to make a special meal for Priscilla who is currently training for her very first half-marathon. Read the rest of this entry »

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Hubby Races Pleasanton Half-Marathon 2012

Hubby ran the first annual Pleasanton Half-Marathon yesterday. It was the cheapest half-marathon race we’ve ever paid for! :) With an exclusive 50% off deal, we paid only $30! :D  He received a nice finisher’s T-shirt, impressive looking metal and a bag too. Read the rest of this entry »

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Lemon Curd

This creamy and tangy lemon curd goes with any baked goods.^^ Read the rest of this entry »

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Stuffed Jalapeno Jeon 고추전 만들기

Wow~ I had a great time making these yummy(really!) jalapeno go-chu jeon!고추전

They can be eaten with rice as a side dish or cut into small pieces and served as appetizers. I love how they turned out both look and taste…. ^^… Read the rest of this entry »

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Apple and Sharp Cheddar Scones

These scones are tender, moist and delicious~~~Apple and cheddar cheese deliver a wonderful taste both sweet and savory.  Perfect for breakfast or brunch.^^ Read the rest of this entry »

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Purple Cabbage Salad

I’m really excited about this special salad… The main ingredients of this salad are purple cabbage, mint and cilantro which are from my garden. This was my first time growing cabbage in my own garden!^^ Read the rest of this entry »

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