This weekend we headed to Ann Arbor for Piotr’s baptism. This was so exciting – we hadn’t seen our friends and their three little kids for so long. To push our excitement a bit further, we decided to have our very first family road trip ever! Yesss!! The plan was: a four-hour drive at nap time … Continue reading Family road trip – first stop Pittsburgh
It’s been a lemony week! Why? Because Trader’s Joe is still selling Meyer lemons!!! Continue reading “Lemon Tart”
My little guy hasn’t been feeling very well in the past few days. Fever. Cough. Running nose. Last night when I got home, he was resting his chin on the table with dinner untouched. Oh no!!! Our rule in the house is that the kids eat whatever served on the table. But it doesn’t apply … Continue reading Pork Steamed Buns
You have probably seen this roasted pork belly together with roasted ducks hanging in many Chinese restaurant windows before. Every time we pass by, just the far sign of the golden crispy pork skin would surely set our mouths watering. We found those dishes at X.O. Taste exceptionally delicious. The problems are it is way too … Continue reading Ultra-Crispy Roasted Pork Belly
Last year, we planned a low-key hiking trip to Shenandoah with our friends. The kids would love it – fresh air, fall color, wild animals,… or so we thought. It turned out they absolutely loved it AS LONG AS they stayed on our backs. Other than that, Shenandoah was beautiful! We would definitely go again … Continue reading Shenandoah: More Eating Less Hiking
Everyone loves this dessert. The combination is very interesting, indeed: slightly bitter crepes paired with creamy sour mousse and a punch of sweet and sour sauce. It’s heaven! We like the crepes to be bitter, but if you prefer a sweeter tone, just add a few more teaspoons of sugar. I tried to use my … Continue reading Chocolate Crepes, Lemon Mousse, and Raspberry Sauce
This creamy potato gratin is very tasty. The recipe calls for lots of cheese but it’s not necessary. Go for it if you don’t feel there’s enough dairy in this dish 😉 Classic Potato Gratin (Adapted from Bon Appetit) 6 servings 3 lbs russet or Yukon potatoes, peeled, thinly sliced 5 garlic cloves, peeled and … Continue reading Classic Potato Gratin
