Birth Story

It was all just too soon. Surreal. Unreal. But definitely way too soon. I had just lay down to fall asleep, my mind full of all of the must-do’s on a mental checklist I wanted to get done before my maternity leave started on Monday. Then I felt it. I know that in our Birthing… Continue Reading


Dog Biscuits

As a puppy mom, every time I bake cookies for myself, for friends – basically, other humans – I would feel super guilty when I looked down to see a pair of puppy eyes asking me: “Where are my treats mom?” NOW, I don’t have to feel that guilt any longer! This recipe is for… Continue Reading


Overnight Cinnamon Rolls

  This is my last weekend before I go back to classes and adulting. I wanted to make this last weekend memorable, so I did it in the best way I know how – BAKING! I have made these cinnamon rolls a few times before, and they are always a HIT! From friends to my… Continue Reading


Phoenix Buns (Egg Custard Buns)

Let me start off this post by saying that my love of phoenix buns was born from my love of hot pot. The hot pot restaurant I go to around here, and back home is Little Sheep Mongolian Hot Pot in Mountain View. REAL TALK: I really like the hot pot but I LOVE THE… Continue Reading


Banana (Nut) Bread

Hands up if you have ever spent $2.95 a few times a week at Starbucks for a Banana Nut Bread! ME! OMG! ME! I get how easy it is to just grab and go, picking up a warmed banana nut bread from Starbucks is JUST SO EASY! What if I told you there is a… Continue Reading


Simple, Versatile Gingerbread Cookies

It’s Holiday Season! This can mean many things: gifts, Santa Claus, Hanukkah, debt, etc. But for me, this season means COOKIES! More specifically, gingerbread cookies! Now that school is out (both my graduate school and elementary school for my kiddos), I have time to BAKE! Growing up, I never made gingerbread cookies. We always bought… Continue Reading


Easy, Homemade Chocolate Bark

Raise your hand if you LOVE Bark Thins! Teehee! ME~~~~ I love all chocolate, but Bark Thins hold a special place in my heart, and quite a large dent on my wallet, because of their chocolate combinations with nuts and other goodies! Many times, I have these late-night cravings and NO BARK THINS. BUT, I… Continue Reading


Pumpkin Patch in Half Moon Bay

Last Thursday, September 22nd, marked the first day of autumn for 2016! PLUS, it was the first day of my four day weekend from my graduate program! It was perfect. I love fall. There are so many reasons to love autumn – scarves, flannels, boots, leggings, and FUN FALL ACTIVITIES! Last year, I went to… Continue Reading


Cute Carrot Cupcakes

So…parents always tell us that vegetables are good for us… but do us children ever listen? Rarely. When I first got glasses in 4th grade, my mom told me that it was because I did not eat enough carrots. While that might have been true (the fact that I did not eat enough carrots), was my… Continue Reading


Finally a U.S. Citizen!

Today is the day! What day? The day I became a United States citizen! AND it’s on National Voter Registration Day, too! HOW APPROPRIATE! The oath was taken, the Pledge of Allegiance was said, the “Star Spangled Banner” was sung, and my certificate was received!!! Wheee!!!! To be quite frank, I do not know why… Continue Reading