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Monday, January 5, 2026

Cinnamon–Chocolate Fruit Coffee Cake

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There’s something deeply comforting about a house filled with the scent of cinnamon, especially on a cold winter day. Coffee cake has a way ...
Friday, January 2, 2026

Baked Salmon with Cottage Cheese (High-Protein & Easy)

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Cottage cheese packs more protein per serving than Greek yogurt or eggs, making it a true protein powerhouse.   It’s also rich in nutrients ...
Thursday, January 1, 2026

Easy & Healthy Baked Oatmeal Breakfast

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Oatmeal is a classic Western breakfast staple.  You’ll find it everywhere—from muffins and cakes to breakfast buffets in hotels across Ameri...

The Journey Back to Oneself and the Path Toward Awakening

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If you are reading these lines, perhaps you and I share the same quiet longing: the wish to return to ourselves, to understand who we truly ...
Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Homemade Pad Thai Sauce (Balanced, Flexible & Make-Ahead)

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You Pad Thai is one of Thailand’s most beloved street foods.   A good Pad Thai is all about balance — sweet, salty, and sour working togethe...

Looking at Daily Habits to Understand Our Own Longevity

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Longevity is not determined solely by genetics.   The way we eat, move, rest, manage stress, and nurture relationships each day quietly ad...
Tuesday, December 30, 2025

Instant Pot Chicken Feet (Dim Sum–Style, Lighter Version)

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Chicken feet are a beloved dim sum classic, prized for their tender, gelatinous texture and deeply savory flavor.   While some people enjoy ...
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I was born in Vietnam. My mother, several of my 9 siblings, and I were able to reunite with my father in Chicago in 1984. He escaped with the Americans when South Vietnam was overtaken by the communist North Vietnam in 1975. I took college courses while working not only as the hostess and server in my family's restaurant but also as an extra hand in the kitchen. After becoming a naturalized US citizen, I later worked as a server and an assistant manager at California Pizza Kitchen. I relocated to Washington State in 2002. Most of my family now live in California.
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