Climate change is bringing some record temperatures to California this year. Some areas in Northern California hit over 110°F. This calls for some refreshing fruit bowls to cool us off from the heat wave! Watermelon has always been a summer favorite, but why not mix it up with some berries and dragon fruit? For this …
Pitaya Banana Smoothie
My love for pink pitaya (dragon fruit) is one that stays. This superfruit is loaded with nutrients, tastes refreshing, and adds a vibrant color to any delicious concoction! If you have explored my other Sweet Delights posts, you would find a number of pink pitaya recipes using Pink Foods dragon fruit smoothie packs. Pitaya is …
Milk Bread & Chardonnay
During this unprecedented time, with a global pandemic hitting hard on us, basic foods such as milk, eggs, and bread seem like luxuries. It makes us appreciate the little things in life — be less wasteful and less picky. While my kids are adapting to a new way of life, they do request for their …
Creme Brulee & Angelica Dessert Wine
During our recent trip to the Napa Valley, we discovered a delicious fortified dessert wine — the Angelica from V. Sattui Winery in St. Helena. This silky full-bodied wine is sweet but the sweetness is balanced with a hint of brandy. It’s a great wine to sip along with a dessert that offers dual experience …
Berry Sponge Cake & Sparkling Rose
It’s back to school for the kids but it doesn’t mean summer treats need to stop. I bought a pretty bottle of Hello Kitty sparkling rosé — just because it’s Hello Kitty. But the wine quality has really surprised me. It’s an off-dry crisp rosé with berry and almond flavor — the perfect pairing for …
Pistachio Cannoli & Corvina Veronese
Happy Mother’s Day!!The gift of motherhood is a treasure in and of itself. The special day when everyone celebrates and honors mothers is icing on the cake. For this mother’s day, I enjoyed the cutest singing performance by my older one and her class. She even surprised me with a handmade sparkling paperweight at the …
Matcha Panna Cotta & Sauternes
Spring is just around the corner. When I look out to our garden, the cherry trees are blossoming. I love these delicate pink flowers that filled our views with memories of our trip to Kyoto. When I think of Kyoto, I always think of the delicious cuisine the city offers. We have enjoyed some of …
Matcha Chocolate Bread
Matcha has always been one of my favorite tea powders. It has various health benefits and it tastes great! When I saw this “Matcha Choco Bun” from 85°C Bakery, it immediately piqued my curiosity. As I sliced the bread in half, I found this layer of matcha cream with dashes of chocolate. This cream is not …
Purple Mango Bliss
Have you seen my recipe post on Purple Sweet Potato Dessert Cup? If so, you know that purple is one of my favorite colors. And after seeing all the Easter decorations in stores, I was just craving for a refreshing purple and yellow smoothie! Wait! I don’t have any purple sweet potato in the fridge! What …
Dragon Fruit Agar Jello
Happy Valentine’s Day! I am excited to share my Valentine’s series finale piece with you all — a naturally pink colored agar jello! As you may know from my previous recipes, I love dragon fruits. What’s not to love? It’s refreshing, nutritious, and has one of my favorite colors — PINK! Thanks to companies like Suncore …