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Baked Salmon
There’s joy in looking back. Just recently, I was reminded of my first baked salmon. Oh boy, was I proud. What seemed like a highly intimidating dish turned out to be very achievable. And in no time, I was making it from memory. Salmon, probably my most favorite fish, is already flavorful in and of…
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Lemon Garlic Baked Tilapia
I’ve been having a lot of fun with my meals lately. To complement my indoor training plan, I have been cooking up dishes that increase my protein and reduce my carb and sugar intake. I’m of course being careful not to fall into the diet mindset once again. This isn’t about restricting or completely cutting…
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Banana Bread
I don’t know about you, but when I hear “banana bread,” I’m instantly taken back to the early days of the pandemic when everyone was stuck at home and learning how to cook and bake. Out of nowhere, banana bread became the quintessential quarantine food. It was, unsurprisingly, one of my first bakes. Not only…
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Chicken and Mushroom Tomato Pasta
Having a busy schedule with barely enough time to prepare your own food can often mean consuming a considerable amount of takeout and delivery meals. While these are a nice treat now and then, constantly ordering in or eating out, even with its convenience, can become repetitive, costly, and unhealthy. I used to fall victim…
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A Happy Anniversary Indeed
Before June ends, I’d like to take some time to look back on and honor, through my humble writing, a recent milestone in my personal life. It’s been two years, a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic, a life-changing decision to cohabitate, and one crucial election season later, and we’re still standing. With the chaos of the world determined…
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Creamed Chicken
I still have a number of recipes lined up to share here, a backlog from the past couple months that I was a tad busy to sit and write. This one in particular is from a dinner we hosted at home last April. Along with this Creamed Chicken dish, we also served some pasta (garlic…
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We Need To Save the Children | Keep Sweet: Pray and Obey
I mean, where do I even start? You see, I’m no stranger to the story of Warren Jeffs and the FLDS (Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints). Being a true crime genre fan, cult cases are one of my top interests. Nevertheless, I still found myself in utter shock and disbelief while watching…
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Still Pink
A lot has happened since I last updated this blog. In the span of two months, I had experienced a polarity of emotions, similar to a roaring fire being ignited to it being completely extinguished, the asphyxiating smoke debilitating anyone under it. The recent election season saw me at my most invested state yet. I…
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Pork Asado
Good things take some time, just like a winning serving of sweet and tender pork asado. While I still think my father’s take on the dish is the best one I’ve had so far, my own version is still something I can be proud of. Consulting other recipes (including my dad’s) and trusting my own…
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Cheesy Spinach Mashed Potatoes
I’m the kind of eater who needs to vary her meals. I’m not above leftovers, though I do prefer to not eat the same thing consecutively. I also like to play around with my veggies, proteins, and carbs so that I get to experience different flavors, textures, and pairings whenever possible. When it comes to…
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