Tonkatsu (breaded pork)

I had the pass few days off work, so I decided to experiment with something different for dinner. I saw a video on youtube on how to make an easy Tonkatsu and decided to try it (link below). I am not one for breaded food, but it seemed fun to make and I really wanted something different for dinner (too many restaurant meals!).

I added steak as well, just to see what breaded steak would taste like. The steps are incredibly easy, and the food...delicious! Watching it fry in the oil is pretty fun too. Can't say it is too healthy, but once in a while is okay. One annoying thing is dealing with the oil after.

I was also craving something sweet, so I made creme caramel again. Last time I posted a recipe for creme caramel I forgot to take some after pictures, but this time I actually did forget again...*sorry* I ate it before taking a picture, but luckily I had made 6 creme caramels. So I prep another one....and yes I ate that one too:P

At midnight tonight, I start my 30 hour famine. Wish me luck! No yummy food for 30 hours. I have to say sorry ahead of time to all those who are sleeping over with me. I get extremely grumpy and moody when I'm hungry. You've been warned!!!

Enjoy

Tonkatsu (youtube)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTuLdSNg_IY&list=FL9-B8qXBgjNVgNsJpbVDflg&index=1&feature=plpp_video

National popcorn day... You are my friend

Happy national popcorn day everyone. Well actually it was on Thursday, but anyways...

I know it's been a while since my last post. The truth is I have nothing to post cuz I have not been baking... At all. So I will post about one of my favorite junk foods of all time...theater popcorn with melted butter.

Thursday was national popcorn day. Some of you might think it is a little ridiculous to have a popcorn day. I think it is quite awesome, especially when you get free popcorn at the movies( with a purchase of any size drink). So being the purebred Chinese that I am, I had to go.

Anyways, needed to keep some crazy lady from messaging me to death about updating my blog...so here it is:)

Enjoy:)

Crazy macaroons!!!

For Christmas, I thought it would be nice to make some macaroons for my students. It looks easy enough, had a macaroon making party with some cousins and it turned out pretty good. Little did I know how delicate these little *suckers were.

I will spare you my vent and rage. Let's just say that my baking tray took a bit of beating during this time and many went into the garbage and not into tummys.

But all is well in the end. Hope everyone had an awesome Christmas. Happy new year if I don't post again by then:)

A little birthday wish

Alright, for the record I did not post this because you were threatening me on Skype:)

Happy belated birthday to triple Bee( I still haven't figure what nickname to give you).
And thanks for the lovey lime tart today. It was...like I said on Skype, delicious.

Happy birthday from me and the grouch:)

Cravings market restaurant

I love eating out and trying new restaurants. This little place is located in the S.E. It is called Cravings Market Restaurant. Its like a fancy food court. They make everything fresh for you. We've been here many times in the past, but this is the first time I remember to take some pictures:)

Mini carrot cake with cream cheese frosting.

I'm baaaaaaack:)

Finally got around to baking today. This is for Jacks work bake exchange. Thanks Eve, for sharing the recipe.

It was really easy to make. I think I can finally said that the overpriced mini muffin baking pan i got from the pampered chef has made its money's worth. I've used it so many times and it has bought me much joy. Good investment for people that like to bake lots of mini pastries:)

Alright, time for bed. It's 2 in the morning:p

Thanks for reading.

Soooooo old now...

Ok. So my birthday was a while a ago. I've just been really really slow at updating.
Jackson bought me this really fancy cake from eu Claire de lune, the French bakery by our house. It not only looked good, but it was super delicious.

I will be blogging about the appetizers we made for the party later. Also coming soon, making fresh green tea pasta?

Laters...

What to make?? You decide...kind of...

It happened again...

I am SICK!! I'm already pass my first stage of denial and is now just hoping that I'll heal in time to party like crazy on Saturday.

I'm currently in the process of deciding the menu on Saturday, so if you read this in time and has a preference or suggestion, leave a comment and I'll try my best to satisfy you:)

Blog Neglect...

Well you can say I have what is called a baker's block. You know it's like a writer's block, but it happens to bakers. I've lost all motivation to bake this past little while. If I do bake something, it is because I have to. For example, a Thanksgiving potluck. I really don't know what to bake, I know there are thousands of recipes I haven't tried, but every time I flip through my baking books, I just don't want to start anything. Must be the laziness kicking in.

But I also had this theory that I'm just not craving sweets lately and that's why I haven't been baking. Jackson's made multiply trips to Eau Claire Du Lune and brought back lots of yummy deserts but I just have no desire to eat them. WHATS WRONG WITH ME!!! Not wanting sweets?!?!?! I must be crazy.

The Great Bake exchange is coming up, maybe that'll get rid of my baker's block. Should be fun, look for the event post on Facebook to get all the details.

Sadly I don't even have filler pictures for you to look at. You'll just have to read through this post and be disappointed that it's a pointless post about absolutely nothing..haha treated you!!

Until next time...if you're still reading my blog:)

My favorite popsicle from childhood

This is my fav. Popsicle from when I was little. Dont buy it often..I already ate two! It's so good:)
Red bean milk Popsicle