My Japanese high school friend’s mom is a jewelry designer, and when they lived in Cambodia she had access to precious metals and precious stones. She used these supplies to make us some beautiful gifts one year, and I received a chunky, stylized, solid silver ring in the shape of a frog. The style of […]
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Toronto Eats: Pi Day at Pai Northern Thai Kitchen
On March 14, better known as Pi Day, Ryan and I went for lunch with his parents to Pai Northern Thai Kitchen. Still on our Thai food kick following Pok Pok and Nana, Ryan and I checked another Thai restaurant off our list. The starter above was the Som Tum Tad, the papaya salad. It […]
DIY: Seaman’s Crocheted Hat and Free Pattern
I crocheted this grey, stretchy, ribbed wool hat for Ryan, and I lined it so it’ll be super warm because he has short hair and cold ears. I made it in dark grey 100% merino Filatura di Crosa Zara Melange wool. He is also a fan of the computer game Mass Effect, so I added a […]
Matcha Pound Cake
Our mom is not a fan of baking – I think it’s because she doesn’t like following directions. She makes phenomenal Indian curries, where you can add ingredients here or there and taste as you go; baking is more of an exact science and you don’t know what the results are until it’s all over. […]
Creamy Broccoli Salad with Grapes and Pine Nuts
This broccoli salad, dotted with sweet red grapes and crunchy pine nuts, is tossed in a creamy, tangy dressing. Ryan’s mom made this back in December, and I finally got around to making it myself. I don’t know why it took so long, since it’s absolutely delicious! I love a bit of fruit in salad – in this […]