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Honey Beef Strips
I have to say—my boyfriend’s becoming quite the chef. One day, he decided to make honey beef strips and when I tried them, I liked them so much that I requested he make the dish again soon. And he did, and I was stuffed. So I’d like to share his recipe here with his kind…
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Vanilla Cupcakes With Buttercream Frosting
Now, we’ve come to the dessert. In my last couple of posts, I discussed the appetizer and main course we served during one of our little dinners at home. Today, I’m sharing a simple but ever-reliable cupcake recipe. You really can’t go wrong with the classic vanilla cupcake + buttercream frosting combo. It’s a familiar,…
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Turbo-broiled Crispy Pork Belly
In my last recipe post, I shared how to make Potato Croquettes Stuffed With Bacon and Cheese, which was an appetizer I made for a little dinner we hosted at home. Today, we’re moving on to the main event: Turbo-broiled Crispy Pork Belly. My boyfriend was very kind to share the recipe with me so…
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Potato Croquettes Stuffed With Bacon and Cheese
Lately, we’ve been hosting dinners for my boyfriend’s family who live nearby. It’s always a delight to have them over and to share our food made with love and care. Last weekend, my person cooked up some delicious and juicy crispy pork belly (recipe on this blog soon), while I took care of the appetizer…
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Alaska Pollock Gratin
Rich and creamy dishes have a certain appeal to me. I can’t resist their texture and mouthfeel, plus the comfort they bring. Not long ago, I shared a Creamy Mushroom Pork Chops recipe that I can’t wait to make again. But today, we’re going with fish. For this gratin recipe, I used Alaska pollock fillets,…
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Post-EPIC Endgame Program Plans
Last weekend, I finished my fifth 10-week training program with online trainer and all-around nice human Caroline Girvan. That was 10 weeks of hard work and great fun, thanks to her well-structured and carefully curated EPIC Endgame program. Throughout those 10 weeks, I and her over a million followers powered through various workout formats, including…
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Chocolate Panna Cotta
Since moving in to our new home, my person has certainly learned a lot in the kitchen. It is heartwarming to see him become more and more confident as he learns new cooking techniques and recipes. I especially love his initiative to take over kitchen duties whenever I’m unable to perform mine. His curiosity and…
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My Fascination With Strongman Competitions + 2022 Arnold Strongman Classic Recap
It wasn’t until recently that I became fascinated with strongman competitions. I already knew about the sport from a while back but didn’t follow it closely. Perhaps because of my interest in strength training today, I’m now developing a much deeper appreciation for the sport and all the incredible athletes that train for it. Just…
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The Cold Conundrum
There’s a sense of collective somberness these days. Thousands of miles away, there is a nation fighting for its homeland, with men taking arms and standing at the frontlines, their innocent children fleeing with their mothers and setting foot on strange lands. At home, we fight our own war, one against seemingly countless and gargantuan…
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Creamy Mushroom Pork Chops
I’m always on the lookout for dishes to add to my potluck repertoire. My criteria: delicious and hearty, pretty and practical. I already have a few savory dishes and baked goods in my list, and I’m always happy to add more. Recently, I made one of my go-to recipes for chicken and pork. I love…
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