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Life of a Wallflower Part 6 – Desperately Seeking Patient

It’s been a week since I started the #100HappyDays challenge. I personally think it’s a lot of fun documenting the everyday moments that make me happy.

Here are a few snapshots from this week:

I made a loaf of this amazing Strawberry Bread using a recipe from one of my favorite bloggers, Sally’s Baking Addiction. If you love strawberries as much as I do, you’ll have to try this bread.

I finally managed to make mini donuts that taste like donuts. The recipe still needs a little more tweaking, but it’s soo much better than my previous tries. This was the fourth attempt.

Strawberry Lychee Yogurt Parfait

A creamy yogurt parfait topped with fresh strawberries and lychee fruit, perfect as a delicious healthy breakfast or as a snack.

Yogurt parfaits are one of my favorites! What’s not to like? You get to have your favorite yogurt and top it with fruits and granola and whatever it is that you like. This isn’t much of a recipe, I know. But it’s meant to be paired with my Crunchy Honey Almond Granola recipe so I hope that you will enjoy both =)

Crunchy Honey Almond Granola

Crunchy oats and sliced almonds sweetened with a little bit of honey and sugar and a hint of vanilla. This granola would make the perfect snack or a great addition to yogurt parfaits and cereal.

I don’t think I can ever be tired of granola. I used to always carry Nature Valley’s Oats N Honey crunchy granola bars everywhere with me in case I needed something to stave off the hunger pangs. I’m not too ashamed to admit that I get grouchy when I’m hungry. I’m also not too ashamed, though a little embarrassed (just a little) to say that I used to shake my cereal box to find the granola clusters to eat first.

Strawberry Mango Coconut Sticky Rice

Slightly sweetened sticky rice with a hint of coconut topped with sliced strawberries and mangoes. A little twist to the traditional mango sticky rice, this dessert is simple to make and delicious, perfect for an indulgence after dinner.

I love mango sticky rice. It’s one of the things I look forward to when I eat at Thai restaurants. One of the things I look forward to but almost never order because I’m too full from dinner. Now, if I can make it at home, then I can have it any time I want, right?

Garlic Asian Glazed Swai Fillet with Fresh Mango

Moist Swai fillet topped with a garlicky sweet and mildly spicy glaze over a bed of shredded cabbage and a side of diced mango. This Asian inspired dish will be perfect for a quick and easy dinner.

Need an idea for dinner? This will be the perfect dish for a last minute dinner. Ready in under 30 minutes, this Asian glazed Swai fillet is perfect for a cheap, quick and easy dinner. You’ll love the sweet and mildly spicy glaze that gives the Swai fillet an extra kick. The basil and garlic add extra flavor and diced mango is a great complement to this Asian inspired dish.

Strawberry Apple Crumble

Warm and slightly sweetened baked strawberries and apples topped with a crispy brown sugar crumble. Delicious and easy to make, this recipe is perfect for fruity dessert cravings.

Strawberries and apples in the same dessert? I’m sold. =)

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Life of a Wallflower Part 5 – #100HappyDays Challenge

It has been awhile since I gave you a little peek into my life so here it is. =)

My sister, cousin, and I decided that we would participate in the 100 days of happiness challenge. As of yesterday. You can find more about it at http://100happydays.com/. Basically, they’re challenging us to find one happy moment in life every single day for 100 days. You document those moments with a photo and #100happydays. In the end, you’ll have at least a hundred photos of the little things that make you happy. Are you up for the challenge?

Iced Lychee Mint Green Tea with Strawberries

Iced mint green tea sweetened with lychee and strawberries, a perfect beverage for a warm summer day.

Have you ever had lychee before? It’s a sweet Asian fruit with a tough reddish brown outer skin and a big black seed in the middle. No? You should really try it.

Vietnamese Chicken Salad

Spicy and savory, this salad is delicious with shredded chicken and cabbage and hints of basil and mint in every bite. Vietnamese Chicken Salad is perfect as a meal for an individual or as a starter to any dish.

I wanted to share a Vietnamese dish with you today. I grew up eating Vietnamese salads similar to this one. Asian salads tend to be very savory because of the addition of fish sauce. This salad is no different. Traditional Vietnamese Chicken Salad, called Goi Ga in Vietnamese, usually includes thinly sliced cabbage, sliced chili peppers, shredded chicken, torn mint and basil, and sometimes carrots and onions. These salads are usually topped with crushed peanuts and drizzled with fish sauce and lemon or lime juice.

Vanilla Green Tea Pudding

Creamy vanilla pudding with a hint of green tea topped with sliced strawberries and mint. Easy to make with just a few ingredients, this vanilla green tea pudding may appear simple but tastes delicious.

I love the taste of green tea. There’s something about the flavor that’s settle but very appealing. If you’re a fan of green tea (like me), this will be the perfect dessert for you. With just a hint of green tea and a lot of vanilla, this pudding is really bursting with flavor. Topped with strawberries and mint, it looks simple yet elegant, a great dessert for when you’re entertaining guests.

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