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  • Buddha’s Hand Kohakutou

  • Fall Carrot Soufflé

  • Asian Pear Baumkuchen

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About Me

Howdy! My name is Carol, and my creative outlet is cooking. When I'm in a kitchen, the combination of creating, problem-solving, science, art, and food is thrilling. I don't like to label what I am, what I do, or what I eat, and instead lean towards what feels right. #LiveLove #SpreadLove

Latest Posts

Buddha’s Hand Kohakutou

December 2, 2020

Fall Carrot Soufflé

December 1, 2020

Asian Pear Baumkuchen

November 20, 2020

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Happy Anniversary to my Sweetheart,@lifewithluwan Happy Anniversary to my Sweetheart,@lifewithluwan ! Recently, she joined me as presenter at the annual SEAPI Heritage Camp on behalf of ATG, the non-profit organization through which we originally connected 9 years ago. Next week, we'll be rolling up our sleeves to serve with TSOH, the non-profit organization through which we reconnected and grew close. I have always felt that even had we not chosen to pursue a relationship 2 years ago, life would have continued to bring our paths together. However, at a time when we were both our strongest, and loved ourselves the most, the right conditions were staged to kindle a spark. Since then, we've joined packs – Loki couldn't be happier, fostered dogs, met parents, served, partied, traveled, and even bought a house together! As we continue to grow and learn together, and overcome the tribulations that life brings, I feel steady and grounded with my sweetheart holding my hand.
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All I know to be true is that wherever we go toget All I know to be true is that wherever we go together, I always have the best time. Another year of learning who you are, watching you build and grow not only yourself, but lifting up those around you in the process. What a gift you are to this world, and to every one that you meet. Happy Birthday to my dearest sweetheart, @lifewithluwan .
I did a thing with @kiausa for Pride Month! It's a I did a thing with @kiausa for Pride Month! It's a snippet of a larger conversation about love, acceptance, and celebration. There are many ways to celebrate beyond attending a parade (always a super fun way to kickoff the month!). We can all donate to organizations that support LGBTQ+ youth, volunteer for an LGTBQ+ nonprofit, and support local LGBTQ+ owned businesses. If we live our lives as representatives of Love – sharing love and leading with love – we will create connections that build understanding, cause self-imposed walls to gradually lower, and eventually heal the divisions in our society. To celebrate Pride is to stand together with an openhearted and connected community, and take a step forward to true equality. Check out their page to hear the conversation that was published today! #LiveLove #SpreadLove #pridemonth
Date night with my love to see my favorite singer! Date night with my love to see my favorite singer! Thank you @kimmytrang ! We’ve been holding onto these tickets since 2019!!! Welcome back to Dallas @iamlpofficial !!!
Y’all, this is MY PERSON 😍. Fun, festive, bus Y’all, this is MY PERSON 😍. Fun, festive, business savvy, generous, and wherever she is found, a puppy is always near! As Silk Sonic would say… “You and me together, woo, that’s somethin’ different”
Bake Sale goodies for the Ukrainian Cultural Club Bake Sale goodies for the Ukrainian Cultural Club of Dallas. At the Ukrainian Benefit Concert (Part I) tomorrow, they will have a booth to fundraise for different organizations aiding with humanitarian and defense of Ukraine. The community was called upon to help bake, and many responded with delightful goodies, lovingly made to show support. These were my humble contributions: lemon crinkle cookies, fresh blueberry cookies, and rainbow Rice Krispies treats. Thank you to @jenniejooni and @oksanatoporina for organizing these efforts, and all other players involved. Bonus image of the new hazy IPA by @celestialbeerworks which benefits Global Giving’s Ukraine Crisis Relief Fund. If you are free tomorrow, the concert will be playing from noon to 10pm at @amplivetx
Twisted pumpkin scallion buns! I recently brought Twisted pumpkin scallion buns! I recently brought home a cute pumpkin that has been waiting to transform into something great. I originally planned to make a stuffed pan fried bun, but came across a recipe for scallion flower rolls by @red.house.spice . The fluffy layers speckled with bits of green onion were so enticing, and her combination of yeast + baking powder to reduce rise time is a wonderful tip! I wanted to use her recipe and technique as the base of this idea, and incorporate fresh steamed pumpkin to add flavor and color. The result is truly a lovely savory bun. I tossed in some curly green onions to resemble a pumpkin patch. In the future, I may add 1-2 annatto seeds into the hot scallion oil to intensify color to the filling. I’ll make sure to put this recipe up soon, because it’s one of my favorites so far! #veganrecipes #plantbased #pumpkin #steamedbun #panfried #scallion #greenonion #pumpkinpatch #fallrecipes #yeastyboys
Squid Games onigiri. My sweetheart and I recently Squid Games onigiri. My sweetheart and I recently finished this series, and it left a lasting effect - mostly emotional - and graphic images have been running through my nightmares. I was immediately inspired and have been waiting to make this recipe to resemble the masked guards. It gave me quite a bit of trouble, I couldn’t find the correct vermicelli near me, the black rice was not sticky enough, and the beet rice was too sticky to make perfect circles… all fun challenges to overcome. I ended up driving half an hour away to get the noodles, added a ratio of 1:4 sweet sticky rice to black rice to get it to work, and I used a shot glass to create the perfect circular void in the second beet rice layer. The filling is simply roasted tomatoes and garlic, and when you bite into it, it resembles… well, you get it. This was entertaining, and a great way to start Halloween cooking! #veganrecipes #plantbased #squidgame #squidgamerecipes #forbiddenblackrice #beetrice #vermicelli #halloweenrecipes #onigiri #glutenfree
Watermelon mooncakes and pumpkin spice latte moonc Watermelon mooncakes and pumpkin spice latte mooncakes. I had a difficult time saying good bye to summer, and decided to try something different to help me transition into fall. These 2 iconic seasonal flavors are not traditional for mooncakes, but I was inspired by the final weekends spent poolside with my amazing neighbors, and the undeniable allure of autumn. The base of these were butter beans (lima beans), cooked down with sugar and a little oil into a smooth paste, and flavored with either a reduced watermelon pulp plus poppy seeds combo or classic pumpkin, instant espresso, and pie spices. The results were pretty good! It was definitely a fun experiment, educational, but very time consuming. However, I now have a better idea on how to incorporate new ingredients into mooncakes for the future. #midautumnfestival #mooncake #plantbased #veganrecipes #psl #watermelon #pumpkin #pumpkinspice #pumpkinspicelatte
Soon after reaching our first major milestone this Soon after reaching our first major milestone this year, we decided to strive for another. And now we are able to check off that box as well! We have found a beautiful blank canvas in which to create new memories with our fur babies. While I am mournful to be leaving my tiny condo and surrounding neighbors after 11 years, I’m excited to see how this next stage plays out. We are grateful to our amazing friends and team - @leticiarealty and @ikonmortgage - for helping us close on our new home. How apt that our new neighborhood is named Lovedale! ❤️
Watermelon jam. We found ourselves swimming in a s Watermelon jam. We found ourselves swimming in a surplus of watermelon juice, and there are only so many cocktails, smoothies, and salad dressings we can make. Why not turn it into jam? Melon jams are more common across Europe and Asia, and are warmer, almost caramelly versions of their fresh origins. Since watermelons are already very sweet, it requires a low sugar pectin such as Pomona’s Universal Pectin. This spreadable summer in a jar was enjoyed on top of toast and peanut butter with poppy seeds and fresh sliced strawberries. #veganrecipes #plantbased #watermelon #homemadejam #jam #summerflavor #watermelonjam
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