Monday, November 28, 2011

Thankful for Furniture

Just want to share the latest love in my apartment, the LIATORP desk and INGOLF chair from IKEA. I had acquired this set second hand from a friend of mine that was moving. This replaced a small, very old, ugly crappy desk that my cousin got years ago from Staples. It was so old that the thin wood sticker covering the 'engineered  wood' would peel off whenever I wiped it. With this pristine upgrade to 55-inch space, I feel imposing and inspired to get things done!

I'm even slightly shamed to show you my old desk, but it did last me through multiple moves in college then some post-college shenanigan.









Now I'm an adult!





Friday, November 18, 2011

Tossed Baggage Salad

Greetings! Although It is good to be back, I am missing my carefree vacation in Taiwan. Traveling abroad has left me with new revelations and a shift in priorities, hopefully these fond feelings will stick around long enough to make a lasting impact. 





Cabbage salad:
Red & green cabbage, fennel, lemon juice, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, salt + pepper. Chop, toss and fridge overnight. Topped with sesame and seaweed seasoning. Avocado and rice crackers on the side for a complete meal.
Upon my return, I was embraced with cabbage, a hearty fall vegetable. This salad, similar to the bean salad was easy to put together, has a light refreshing taste due to the fennel & lemon, and the crunchy texture is satisfying next to any meal. Until next time, here are some baggage that I came across in China, luggage options to consider for the next vacation?!

Purse Pastries: Flaky dough with fried noodle as a handle, vegetable fillings inside.


Large soup dumplings to-go! Yes, the straws are for drinking the soup inside the bun when you really need a dose of animal aspic. yummy!