Char Siu Fried Rice

Happy National Chinese Takeout Day! Did you know this kind of food holiday exists? I didn’t, until a few months ago and was surprised as you do now!  So do you take out food from Chinese restaurants?  I used to do it a lot when I was a college student and newly started to work…

Vegetarian Meat*less loaf

Happy National Meatloaf Day! Did you know, today 10/18 is the day to enjoy meatloaf!    For those who are vegetarian and trying to leave today’s feed by thinking you are not invited, just wait for a second. My meatloaf doesn’t contain meat at all! I’m also on a vegetarian diet, so let’s make yummy…

Mushroom Yuzu Pasta

Happy National Mushroom day!  Did you know, today 10/15 is the day to appreciate mushrooms and enjoy them!  While being familiar with the canned one, I’ve never seen fresh white or cremini mushroom until I came to the US. Until then, I loved eating shiitake mushroom or shimeji mushroom, and I was taught that I…

Spinach Mushroom Omelette

Good morning, everyone! Did you know how special the day is? It’s World Egg Day and we must celebrate it while enjoying them(Hope you are not on a vegan diet.)   Eggs are my regular item for breakfast. They are versatile so we can just fry them as simple as it is, boiled, scrambled, raw…(Yes…

Marinara Zucchini Boat

When you go a long journey, what’s your ideal transportation?  Well, if you are going to see beautiful architecture, you need to get there ASAP so airplanes are the best choice. Train? Well, if the rail is there you can, but a little limited choice especially for going to mountains. Boat? Yes, if you are…

Enchiladas in Red Sauce

Happy Cinco de Mayo AND National Enchilada Day! To celebrate both at the same time, of course, enchilada is today’s food to be spotted a light.     By the way, did you know that Cinco de Mayo isn’t the independence day of Mexico? I didn’t know until last year! I don’t know where my mind…