Adventures in Mika's Kitchen
It’s officially fall! The 100 degree summer weather has finally left – and it actually rained yesterday. I closed the windows, ditched my summer comforter, put away the fan… and the crisp smell of leaves is in the air. Nothing says “fall” to me more than the scent of warm cinnamon and pumpkin. And with [...]
My friend Ann Marie recently discovered that she has become intolerant to gluten… AND soy, corn, and dairy! Apparently, it is very difficult to find gluten free products and recipes that are also free of soy, corn, and dairy. I guess corn is a hidden ingredient in many food products, as is soy. Even regular [...]
On our recent trip to Taiwan, we stopped at “Yung Ho Restaurant” in the Linkou District of New Taipei City for traditional Taiwanese breakfast food. This place (a popular Taiwanese chain) is open from the evening all the way through late morning – but closed during the afternoon (when they make all the food for [...]
In the Chinese (Lunar) calendar, the 15th day of the 8th month is considered the middle of the autumn season. On this day, the Chinese celebrate the “Mid-Autumn Festival”, also known as the “Moon Festival” (as this is the time of year the moon is considered the brightest and roundest). This year, 2012, the Moon [...]
Here’s a quick and easy dessert… very popular in South-East Asia: Avocado Milkshake! Just throw 3 ingredients into a blender with some crushed ice, and about 30 seconds later, voila! To people unfamiliar with avocado flavored desserts, trust me – it’s delicious and not at all strange; avocado is a fruit, after all! You can also make [...]
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