Entice your palate!
Imagine walking around a Christmas market in Berlin. The crisp air is filled with aroma of delicious baked goods. The streets are filled with people and festive lights. I spent some winter holidays in Germany and experienced this firsthand. My favorite part is to sip a cup of warm Glühwein while enjoying this Christmas tradition. …
Thanksgiving is just around the corner! That means we will be enjoying lots of delicious yet heavier foods. Some people might skip meals to save room for Thanksgiving dinner. May I suggest my Berry Dragon Fruit Smoothie as your pregame to Thanksgiving? Dragon fruit is very refreshing and has many health benefits. I used the …
Remember the Tiramisu Mascarpone Cheesecake from my Sweet Exploration post? It was so creamy that it left me craving for more mascarpone. With some fresh figs in the fridge and a jar of California Orange Blossom Honey, I decided to make a wine pairing with some Honey Fig Mascarpone Tarts. I’m a big fan of Heidrun …
My daughter and I have been fighting a cold since last week. Just as I thought it was going away, it came right back at us! I resorted to the good old remedy — some lemon honey with hot water. On the other hand, my daughter is not a fan of such remedy. As I …
Paris Baguette is one of the most popular bakery franchises in California. As you walk into a Paris Baguette, your eyes are met with baked goods galore that gets your brain ticking from left to right and vise versa. Once you make it through those temptations, you will find a glass case filled with macaroons and cakes. …
Vino and Sweets has officially launched for 1 week! As a thank you for all of your love and support, I am presenting you this tropical smoothie bowl. This smoothie bowl is packed with double dragon fruit power — red flesh dragon fruit and yellow dragon fruit! Yellow dragon fruit is slightly sweeter and has …
When it comes to desserts, chocolate is one of the universal favorites. In our little family, we are all fans of chocolate. My 4-year old even created her own song to express her love for chocolate. There is just something about the bittersweetness that gives us a reason to smile. With that thought in mind, …
Thanks to Mary, one of my readers, for her interest in my Mango Tapioca Cup! I’m excited to share my recipe below. One of the secrets in this recipe that makes it a light dessert is Lakanto Monkfruit Sweetener. Monk fruit sweetener is a natural sugar substitute, which makes it a little less guilty for enjoying …
After becoming a mom, Halloween has a whole new meaning. Besides getting my kids the perfect costumes, I also think of creating some eye-popping Halloween treats. After all, seeing the smiles and excitement of my little ones is my best Halloween treat. Inspired by the Persimmon Chia Smoothie Cup in my previous post, I created these mini …
October is surely a month of orange, with pumpkins, pumpkins, everywhere! Besides pumpkins, there is an orange-color fruit that I love — persimmons! Some people prefer to eat them when they are firm, with a crunchy texture, like apples. I love Fuyu persimmons, especially when they become soft and sweet. One day, I was pleasantly surprised …
