I’m 30 years old, and I’ve never cooked soup in my life. Until today. My father will be proud. I grew up eating all sorts of delicious soups made with love and creative inspiration by my dad. I didn’t like soup when I was younger, but Dad was persistent enough to instill a love of soup in… Continue reading Creamy Delicious Potato Soup
Part of moving is cleaning out my pantry, kitchen cabinets, and refrigerator. I’m trying to use up what I have already and not buy new items now that I’m less than two months away from the move. I really didn’t feel like going grocery shopping today, and I didn’t have any of the “usuals” for… Continue reading {Segue} Cleaning out the Cupboards
“Foreigner in Formosa” is a new series of short posts I’ll be writing about all the things I find winsome, intriguing, and delightful about Taiwan (formerly known as Formosa, meaning “beautiful island” in Portuguese). I aim to show little glimpses of Taiwan with a picture here or an anecdote there, simply sharing life as it comes. I hope… Continue reading {Foreigner in Formosa} Zucchini Treat
I love applesauce. In our home when my sisters and I were growing up, we always had a freezer full of homemade applesauce, enough to last all year. Applesauce-making was an all-day family event, and Mom had some special gadgets (like the old-fashioned strainer on the right) to speed up the process. When I moved… Continue reading A Taste of Home
