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Scone obsession

04/10/2019 By Queenie Leave a Comment

So it all started with a pint of homemade clotted cream.If you followed me on Instagram, you probably have noticed I was really into scones lately. Scone is something I don’t usually eat before pregnancy. Although I have a soft spot for freshly made British scones (with clotted cream and jam of course) for afternoon tea, I have rarely ordered a scone in a coffee shop/bakery for breakfast. After all, American scones are just too big, and not a very healthy option to start off my day. National Trust Scone with Clotted Cream and ...

What I’ve been making lately + recent exciting news + a strawberry rhubarb compote recipe

03/14/2019 By Queenie Leave a Comment

This winter in Seattle does not feel as bad as previous ones. With all the snow going on (and actually many decent sunny days!), I didn't feel any PNW winter blues. So when I spot rhubarb at Pike Place Market two weeks ago, I was really surprised. Does that mean *SPRING* is around the corner?!! Okay, I don’t want to jinx myself. Enough weather talk. Let’s talk about what I’ve been baking + making lately. Make sure you follow me on Instagram! But first, allow me to share two exciting news with you. 1) I attended another Great Book ...

Her Cookbook Club: Food52 Genius Desserts | Review & Recipe Test Photos

Long time no see, my friends! Last time I did a #hercookbookclub review was in 2018, which definitely is not my plan. When I started Her Cookbook Club, I wanted to review and try one cookbook per month. Given the number of cookbooks I own (and it’s ...

Blood Orange Norwegian Pound Cake

Valentine’s Day is around the corner! What’s your plan for the special day? This year I came up with this recipe - inspired by the natural beautifulness of blood oranges. I actually don’t have too many romantic memories about Valentine’s Day. ...

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Copycat Trader Joe’s Pancake Bread Recipe, maybe even better!

Okay guys, I’m highly biased here, but I think I’ve figured out a copycat Trader Joe’s Pancake Bread recipe. Maybe even BETTER. So things started when I posted this picture on Instagram, asking you guys if you have tried the new Trader Joe’s ...

Honey Ricotta Dip – Like Cannoli Dip but Healthier!

Last weekend we had a brief moment of blast here in Seattle - 3 days of sunshine! You better imagine a lazy pregnant woman finally got out of her home and did all kinds of (long-awaited) outdoor activities. Well, we also decided to start baby ...

My favorite King Arthur Flour Recipes – after 60 days of baking KAF recipes

Hello people! This is your lazy pregnant friend, who procrastinated this post for as long as she could and refused to admit this fact. My mom said I must have a girl because girls make their mom lazy. I seriously doubt where that saying comes from ...

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Matcha Christmas Wreath Shortbread Cookie

Aloha from Maui! We finally got enough of Seattle’s rainy winter and escape to a sunny paradise. Since the baby will come next year (have you read my big news yet?!), we decided to splurge once and have a sunny Baby Moon👼🌙 Okay now you know where I ...

BIG NEWS + Serious Eats Homemade Bagel Recipe Report

Okay where do I begin… Hello, I am back. Well, I’ve never been gone (active on Instagram and just finished #KAF60dayschallenge!), but I haven’t written a single post in two months. So MANY things happened while I was not here. First of all, I went ...

The Complete List of 60 King Arthur Flour Recipes I tried in the past sixty days

Hello, friends (and all the new friends coming from my KAF challenge!). I know I’ve been quiet on the blog for a while, but if you followed my Instagram you know I haven’t stopped baking at all. In fact, I baked 60 King Arthur Flour’s ...

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Great Seattle Bagel-Off – Finding the best bagel in Seattle

*Disclaimer: I am not a bagel expert. I did live in the east coast for several years and traveled to New York all the time, but that DID NOT mean I know bagel better than anyone else. In fact, I start to appreciate a good bagel after I moved to ...

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Unconventional Pumpkin & Purple Yam Mooncakes

Okay I know you will not spend money on a mooncake mold (which is surprisingly cheap!) and have no interest to make your own mooncake. It’s a foreign food and you don’t even know what exactly it is. It’s totally okay. I have been trying to put more ...

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Her Cookbook Club: Molly On the Range | Review & Recipe Test Photos

First of all, I want to make it clear that I was not a mynameisyeh blog fan. In fact, I once came across her blog, found it’s pretty confusing to navigate and then haven’t gone back since then. BUT (there’s always a but) after reading Molly On the ...

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Book Larder Bake Off Winning Recipe – Open Faced Victoria Sandwich

If you live in Seattle and you’re reading my blog right now, you probably know Book Larder. It is a community cookbook store in Fremont. Yes, an entire bookstore filled with cookbook only. I discovered it shortly after I moved here. First I was ...

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