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Everything Spiced Whole Roasted Cauliflower

Whole roasted cauliflower seasoned with everything spice and crushed red pepper. This everything spiced whole roasted cauliflower is delicious as a starter or as a snack.

Happy Sunday!

Can we talk about the love I have for cauliflower? Especially when it’s roasted? It’s not a new thing, this love for cauliflower. But it was definitely renewed after my recent trip to New Orleans.

The fun part about traveling when you’re a food blogger is that so many things can inspire you. Every place that you travel to will have their unique and distinct dishes. New Orleans happens to have so much to offer in terms of delicious food and fun inspirations. Almost every meal I had made me want to return home and replicate it.

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I can’t believe it’s been almost a week since I’ve come back from my vacation in New Orleans. I’ll share more photos at a later time, but one of my favorite parts of the trip was getting to indulge in beignets. There are Southern comfort food and Cajun restaurants in San Francisco that offer beignets. But the thing is, it’s just not the same as the beignets in New Orleans.

So during our stay in New Orleans, is it any surprise that we overindulged in beignets? We had beignets three separate times over the week. lol. My favorite still remains to be the original Cafe du Monde location. Service is definitely not amazing. But the beignets are soo worth the crowds, the sticky ground, and the bad service. So is the coffee. And I don’t even drink coffee. lol.

Vietnamese Shredded Chicken Salad

Shredded chicken tossed with torn mint, red onions, and fried shallots. This Vietnamese shredded chicken salad is simple, delicious, and perfect as an appetizer or a light meal.

I’m home from vacation for a few days now, and I wish I was still on vacation. As always. I spent almost a whole week indulging in southern comfort food and eating to my heart’s content, or more accurately, my stomach’s content, all the crawfish and beignets that I’ve been craving and dreaming of for years. We have Cajun restaurants in the Bay Area, but it’s just not the same! If you haven’t been to New Orleans before, I highly recommend it. The most amazing food, the most beautiful architecture. Foodie heaven. And a week was just NOT enough.

That said, southern comfort food can be really heavy. Halfway through the week, I felt like I needed lighter meals. Something that wasn’t fried, something that wasn’t covered in loads of butter. lol. Now that I’m home, I feel like I need lighter meals, at least for the next few weeks.

Salted Caramel Pretzel Bark

Chocolate bark layered with semi sweet chocolate, mini pretzels and drizzles of salted caramel. This salted caramel pretzel bark is delicious and perfect for snacking.

Seriously, you guys, if you’re in need of a new snack idea. This would be it!

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Have you been to Lombard Street in SF? The curvy road that looks so amazing in pictures?

This is the view from over Lombard Street. You can see Coit Tower in the distance as well as the Bay Bridge. And I believe Alcatraz. I took my cousin here on the way to Fisherman’s Wharf.

Chai Oatmeal Latte

Chai tea steeped in almond milk with oatmeal then topped with whipped cream and granola. This comforting chai oatmeal latte is perfect for cold rainy days.

For all those cold early mornings, this chai oatmeal latte makes the perfect breakfast.

Creamy Vegetable and Dumpling Soup

Creamy soup filled with carrots, mushroom, corn, and dumplings. This Creamy Vegetable and Dumpling Soup is delicious and comforting, perfect for rainy days.

Happy Sunday!

I’m actually on my way to New Orleans today. I’m super excited for vacation time. But I was a little stressed out when I discovered that our flight was canceled earlier this week. My sister and I had to frantically rebook our flights especially when we discovered that most flights leaving today were already fully booked. Luckily, there was one left. But it was soo early in the morning.

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Counting down the days until it’s time for vacation.

But in the mean time, I wanted to share with you a dessert place I visited with my cousin while she was here. U:Dessert Story has the most unique desserts. This Thai Tea Bingsoo topped with boba was so refreshing and addictive.

And this Mango Sticky Rice Toast Box was filled with mango ice cream and buttered toast.

Tuna Noodle Casserole

Creamy noodle tossed with vegetables and tuna then topped with fried onions. This tuna noodle casserole is delicious and perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Sooo…. it’s another six day work week for me right before I leave for my trip on Sunday. That means I’m all about those quick and easy weeknight dinners. Even better when I have leftovers so that I can bring to work the next day.

Plus, it’s pasta. And you know how I feel about pasta. I can practically live on pasta every single day if it were up to me. lol.

Coconut Corn Tapioca Pudding

Tapioca pudding made with coconut milk and sweet corn. This coconut corn tapioca pudding is simple to make and delicious.

Happy Sunday!

I hope you’re having a wonderful weekend.

My birthday was on Friday so I’ve been celebrating with family and friends. My family went to Benihana for a hibachi dinner on Friday night. I have never eaten there before and didn’t realize just how entertaining it can be. The entire dinner was a show in itself and I loved it. Have you been?

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