The anticipation I’ve had to make these cookies has made this the longest month of my life. Yes, I have piqued friends interest when I tell them I want to have a cookie embody the uggo but cute grunge energy of Goblincore. But, because of life and the desire to have a certain…
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Dreamy Hikes In The Pacific Northwest–Tackling My Top 5!
As promised, a more blog oriented post on this! To be honest, doing that video was quite out of my comfort zone. And preparedness given if it’s nature/travel GoPro/drone style footage would have been my ideal. But alas, I’m more of an experiential hiker than a visual one. And if you’re here reading…
Food
Kombucha Chronicles–Tea Talk & Fan Favorite Flavors
Well well well, looks like this kombucha phase may have outlived it’s phase trial period. Okay I won’t beat around the bushes–I’m completely hooked on making different flavors types of fermented tea, and I’m going to take a gander and say if you’re reading this either you are too or you want to…
Travel
Chicago Musts: Because Exploring Like A Local Never Felt So Free
Few things hit harder than realizing your home of five years is just that now. A home of five years. While I do not regret leaning into my hunger for travel, I will always have a special place in my heart for my first non-Florida home. This likely will become a regularly updated…
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Hello, It’s Me. It’s Been Awhile Now…
Hello from the peak of Mount Storm King near Port Angeles, WA! It’s definitely been awhile so this may be a surprise for some, but, as you may have guessed–major life changes have kept this blog on the back burner. I have however been living life, and realizing the Hungry Wanderlust was ready…
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“No Bake” Matcha Tiramisu: A Stress Free Treat for Me & You
Yes, I had fun titling this one. Especially after I decided to be extra and make my own ladyfinger/cat’s tongue cookies. Definitely optional. In fact, I went through the pain of finding the first recipe that didn’t work for me in the Nordic Baking Book by imparting on this adventure and had to…
Food
Curry My Favor–3 Easy Curries Made For You
Saying I love curry is an understatement. The history of curry’s origin, spread, and eventual integration and adoption into others’ cultures never ceases to fascinate. The Spice Trade really gifted us with a treat. There are whole comics dedicated to curry (yes…I am referring to Addicted to Curry, no…my food nerdism knows no…
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Kombucha Chronicles–Food Science You Can Drink!
If you know me, you’ve probably seen/heard/sensed my oncoming work on two-step fermentation. As a true food nerd and enthusiast for exploring curiosities, fermentation has always interested me. I’ve dabbled in pickling and (been deemed too carefree for) sourdough starters–I’m sure many people recall the great yeast shortage of 2020. I’ve read and…
Food
Bibingka in Disguise–Trader Joe’s Mochi Cake Hack (Gluten Free)
Friends make everything better. In fact a coworker friend sent “Trader Joes’ Mochi Cake” my way and at first I was all, of course mochi cake is great duh. And then being me, it’s been mulling in the back of my mind all week. And I couldn’t get it out of my head….
Food
Join Me Down Memory Lane–Comfort a la Chicken Adobo, Made Easy
Cooking Filipino food, the lifeblood of my mother, is an act of love that brings up countless memories. Some sweeter than others. Growing up as a biracial first generation female in a time where other-ing was commonplace in America had its own twists and turns. But don’t be fooled–that doesn’t discount my love…