Side dish, appetizer—you’d think it’s the same thing, right? Nope. They’re actually different. There’s a difference between side dishes and appetizers. Appetizers are usually fun finger foods you eat to stimulate your hunger or get your appetite going before the main course. Side dishes, on the other hand, are served with the main course. (When […]

M&M’s, chocolate chip, macadamia nuts with white chocolate, peanut butter, blueberry chocolate—maybe even Skittles and gummy bears. Who knows? Cookie Monster will eat any type of cookie. Just tell him it’s a cookie and he’ll go, “Nom nom nom!” Maybe I am the Cookie Monster, looking for the best Chrstimas cookie recipes there are on […]

Casseroles are one of my favorite comforting foods. I particularly love having them on Fridays or weekends when I’m craving something scrumptious and delicious—not to mention hearty beef to satisfy my hunger. One of my favorite casseroles is the kind filled with beef, like taco-style. Yummy! I love the combination of beans, beef, and vegetables, […]

It’s winter, and in winter, I usually feel the blues. It’s gloomy and dark, unlike summer. I miss going out, walking in the park, exploring nature, and feeling that nice fresh spring or summer breeze. Winter is completely different, and that’s why I like to cocoon up at home and prepare gourmet food. It makes […]

I come back from a long day of work every day, and it’s exhausting—meetings, workload, and dealing with people all day long. When I get home, I can’t always think about eating clean and healthy. I just crave comfort foods that make me happy. And I’m not saying these comfort foods are unhealthy, but let’s […]

I am the type of person who needs to clock in my protein and make sure I get enough every day. I know they say the amount of protein you need should roughly match your weight in kilograms. So, it’s important for me to fill my body with high-quality proteins daily. I don’t necessarily take […]