Tashi loves horror stuff – anything horror – so it’s not a surprise that when he learned about Crypticon (Horror Convention) he wanted to go and check it out. So we did. Crypticon is like Halloween in August. It’s so nice to see people wearing costumes. Some looked really creepy too! We didn’t stay long. … More Crypticon
Our happy feet’s destination this weekend was Sedalia, Missouri – venue of the annual Missouri State Fair. I’ve never been to a State Fair so I didn’t know what to expect. Tashi shared a few information but whenever I have a question his response was always ‘you’ll see’ so I turned to the Fair’s History … More Missouri State Fair
Tashi’s birthday gift to me this year was a surprise trip to one of my favorite places, Powell Gardens. It was a lovely day and the weather was perfect. Below are some of the pictures I took today. We had lunch at the garden’s Café Thyme. They offer a wide variety of healthy lunch and snacks … More Revisiting Powell Gardens
After running errands yesterday, T and I dropped by at the Ewing and Muriel Kaufmann Memorial Garden. The garden was beautiful! Unfortunately, it wasn’t as serene as I thought it would be. It was in fact a very busy place (at least yesterday). There were at least three different groups taking event photos; one a … More The Ewing and Muriel Kauffman Memorial Garden
I thought I’d post here Urielle’s tribute to Mama. Urielle is our family’s first baby. We’ve known her (and her family) since she was barely two years old. She grew up with us. Madir loved her like her very own grandchild. “Grandmother-grandchild relationships are simple. Grandmas are short on criticism and long on love.” -Unknown … More GrandMa
I wrote this blog a month ago, during my layover in Hong Kong, on my unexpected flight to Manila to see my beloved Mama one last time. Four more hours and I will be in Manila. For the first time, I am not excited to visit my family in the Philippines; because this time … More Mama
We had a few showers this morning but Tashi and I, upon my request, went for a walk at the Parkville Nature Sanctuary. It was a good thing that the trails at the sanctuary were covered with mulch and gravel so there was not a lot of mud to worry about while trekking. I love … More Relax. Trek.
It’s another beautiful day and let’s make it a muffin day. Better still, a vegan muffin day! The original recipe is from The Simple Veganista, however the recipe below shows the ingredients I used to bake these delicious muffins. INGREDIENTS 1 3/4 cups flour (unbleached, all purpose ultragrain) 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda … More Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
Today is the start of the annual Planet Comic and Naka-Kon conventions. Tashi and I are both excited. We’re going to both events this year. I’ve never been to Naka-Kon so I asked Tashi if we can go check it out this year. Naka-Kon definitely has younger followers compared to Comicon. I’m not sure if … More Naka-Kon
I was in the mood for baking today and thought I’d try Glazed Lemon Pound Cake for the first time. My taste-tester said it’s good! Ingredients CAKE 1 cup butter (2 sticks), softened 2 cups sugar 4 eggs 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup milk … More Glazed Lemon Pound Cake
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