Hey guys, I hope you are all well. I am running a bit behind on my posts because life has been extremely busy. But I wanted to ensure I got my last two uploads on YouTube posted here. So here is how it went in March; 36 hours in Spokane, Washington Part 1 and 2.
It was extremely cold, but I got to eat some really good food and see the Spokane Waterfalls, which was top on my list of things to see. When I go back again, I will try to go when it is warmer weather so that I can fully enjoy all that Spokane has to offer.
36 hours in Spokane, Washington Part 1 | Eating at I Love Tofu (Korean) | Travel Vlog | Road Trip
36 hours in Spokane Washington Travel Vlog part 2
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Hey all, I hope this post finds you all well. In this cooking Vlog, I make a quick meal with baby octopus, and I discuss where I have been and what I have coming up over the next few weeks.
If you are interested, have a look at the Cooking Vlog video below and stay tuned for new content and items in the store over the next few weeks.
I know we are all going through some trying times, but I pray that you are all keeping your heads up and remembering to try to maintain a positive outlook, even when things look rather grim. I am trying my hardest to do likewise.
Hey guys, I pray you are all well and safe. With prices on the rise for everything, I am trying to stretch my meals as much as possible. In this Cooking vlog, I make Stuffed Cabbage Rolls for the first time and Beef Cheeks and Veggie Soup.
Cabbage Rolls
I grew up eating stuffed peppers; my mom made them, and they were always so delicious. We also ate a lot of cabbage, but never cabbage rolls. I’ve seen several recipes and videos of people making and enjoying stuffed cabbage rolls and it seemed like a recipe that could last for several meals and that it would be easy to make. However, of course, I had to make the recipe my own and make a few adaptations for the things that we do not consume like tomatoes. So have a look at the video below to see how I made my Cabbage rolls.
Beef Cheeks
With food prices being so high in the United States, it’s hard to stay within a budget for food, especially when one is trying to feed a college student and a teenager; my kids have extremely healthy appetites. I must be very intentional about what I buy, but still make sure that when I cook, it tastes good. The advantage that I have is that growing up, we didn’t have a lot of money. My mother made a little something into a lot and made it taste good. Back when I was younger, all the odd cuts of meat were extremely inexpensive, like neck bones, organ meat, cheeks, feet, and such. But now, people have gotten hip to the fact that these inexpensive/trash pieces are some good eating.
I grew up eating chicken hearts, pig feet, hog jowls, and the likes but never had any beef cheeks. It was a nice cut of meat and not too expensive, so I decided to pick up a pack and try it. It looked like a roast with a bit more fat on it, so what better way to cook such a cut than to make it into a soup or stew. Check out the video below to see the process.
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Hey Foodie Tribe, I hope your holiday thus far has been fun and relaxing. In this vlog, my family and I continue our traditions with making cookies on Christmas Eve. This year we made cake mix cookies again as well as homemade rice crispy treats all while cracking jokes and reminiscing.
Chocolate Cake mix CookiesRed Velvet Cake mix cookies with white chocolate and almondsYellow Cake mix cookies with white chocolate and honey roasted almondsHomemade rice crispy treats
Christmas morning started of rocky. After make our usual Christmas morning Belgium waffles, I found that our syrup had some weird white stuff in it. Fortunately I was the only one that at it, unfortunately, it made me sick, even though I only at a small portion.
Debris found in my syrup
However, after a nice nap, I made HotPot for Christmas dinner.
Christmas Dinner Hotpot
Although there were some bumps along the way, the day was relaxing and enjoyable. Check out the video below.
Amarie Enjoying her giftsAlexis and her dad enjoying their time
Additional, I want to thank you all for the continued support. A few weeks ago, this blog turned 11!!! I have been doing this for 11 years and have enjoyed all of it. I also would like to wish you all a very happy, blessed and safe New Year. Hope to See you in 2022! Until next time remember to Cook Eat Enjoy, Travel Live and Repeat!!
Hey Food Tribe, I am so late in posting this, but better late than never. Back in mid-November, my youngest daughter Amarie turned 14.
White cupcake with lemon icing
And because of how the world is currently, we celebrated indoors with a special dinner. Last year she asked for a Japanese-inspired dinner, this year, she requested a Korean-inspired dinner. I obliged her, as I love all Asian food, but Korean food is at my top.
Spam rice ball, friend rice, kimbap
I made a spread for my baby girl including Royal Tteokbokki, pork and beef lettuce/perilla wrap, pork neck bone and mussel soup, and more.
Pork neck bone soup with mussels
If you would like to see how I pulled this meal together, checkout the video below!
Korean-inspired dinner spread
Until next remember to Cook Eat Enjoy, Travel Live and Repeat.
Hey Guys, I hope you are all staying safe during these uneasy times. On November 16th, my youngest daughter turned 13. I had plans to take her out to this new Asian Dumpling restaurant here in the Portland Metro area, but unfortunately, our Covid numbers have spiked so our state is back in lockdown. But that didn’t stop me; since we couldn’t go to the restaurant, I brought the restaurant to her. 13 is a special birthday, officially a teenager; I wanted her to feel extremely special on her day, even though she still had to go to online school. So for this Birthday, I planned an Asian Themed Birthday Dinner complete with menus, placemats, decor, and more. Check out the Vlog below and be sure to leave a like so Amarie knows you send a happy birthday wish her way.
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Thanks so much for joining me for another week in my life vlog. This week I wanted to be extremely transparent, while still being creative with the weekly vlog. I have battled depression for over 15 years and in this vlog, I show you what I go through during one of my many depressive episodes and how I try to bring myself out of it. Depression is a real disease and a lot of people suffer from it, more than we know, and are ashamed to speak out. I was once one of those people, but today, I hope this video helps someone who is also struggling. Question: What do you do to help pull yourself out of a depressive episode?
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Hey guys, Thanks so much for joining me for another week in my life vlog. In part 1, I am getting myself and the family ready for my surgery on my left wrist and hand. I do a lot of cooking and painting and such to try to be prepared. On the menu: oat balls, cinnamon rolls, Menudo soup and, oxtail and bean soup. Hope you guys enjoy this vlog. Be sure to give the video a like and checkout out my merch promo video HERE, and shop at MY STORE, I am sure you will find something you like.
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Thanks for joining me for another week in my life vlog. This week I experienced a lot of anxiety as I prepared myself, my house, and the family for my surgery. I feel like I spent a lot of time trying to do things, but not seeing the progress. My girls and I did a photoshoot of the new shirts and things for my online store. We tried a new Sushi Restaurant Wasabi Pan-Asian Cuisine in Hillsboro, Oregon. I also took a little time to surprise my youngest daughter with a gift. Thanks for watching, please be sure to subscribe and like, and check out the website
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Thanks for joining me for another ‘A week in my life’. This week I am trying to be super productive while still making sure I take care of myself and my kids. I ate some delicious Indian Food from Biriyani Corner in Hillsboro, Oregon. I also made a huge Beef and Veggie soup for the family. Make sure you go and follow my YouTube channel, and check out the store and support your girl’s small business.
