I had no idea “diamond mark bagels” were a thing until my friend asked me how I did it. And I just stood there like, “Uh… I dunno? Make the dough… bake it… hope for the best?” 🤷🏽‍♀️ Guess we learn something new every day, eh? 🙂‍↕️ #foodstr #homecooking #breadstr

Got some beautiful beef shanks from my local butcher today 😍 It’s one of my favorite cuts for slow cooking. So, of course, I had to make Khao Soi for dinner. 🍜 Khao Soi is a comforting bowl from Northern Thailand and has influences from Burmese and Chinese Muslim cuisines, packed with deep flavors and warmth. Slow-braised beef shanks in a rich, coconut curry broth, served with egg noodles two ways—soft and silky, plus crispy fried for that perfect crunch. Topped it off with pickled mustard greens, shallots, chili oil, and a squeeze of lime. 🤤 #foodstr #homecooking

Colorful-Rainbowl for lunch! 😋 A quick and easy one-pan miso-butter chicken bowl. While the chicken thighs were searing, I chopped the veggies and boiled the corn, then added butter once it was done. When the chicken was fully cooked, I took it out of the pan and added broth, miso, butter, shoyu, and mirin, letting it all simmer for about five minutes. And just like that—lunch is ready! 😊 #food #foodstr #homecooking

GM 🥭 The sun already feels a bit too warm for this early in the morning. It’s going to be a hot, sunny day. I got our laundry done and hung it out to dry, so it’ll have that nice, fresh sun-kissed smell when I fold it. 😌 I also cut up some dragon fruit and mango. They’re chilling in the fridge now, ready for our snacks later. Hope you all have a wonderful Sunday! #foodstr

Come, my child… confess your sins #dogstr

Signing off on a great Saturday night with some #sourdough #pizza 🍕 #food #foodstr #homecooking

Good Saturday! It’s 94 degrees here! 🥵 We had to drive to town for something, so we decided to have lunch at my favorite local restaurant. Isaan food is one of the favorite cuisines among both Thais and foreigners. It’s known for its spicy, bold, yet fresh and flavorful dishes like som tam (papaya salad), larb, and more. My favorite kind of Isaan spicy salad is made with lotus stem—it’s fresh, crisp, light, and packed with flavor! On the way back home, I was lucky enough to stop by this ice cream cart! They had delicious, creamy coconut ice cream—the perfect palate cleanser after our flavorful meal. Good day, everyone!! #food #foodstr #siamstr

GM 🌶️ 🧀 Feeling cheesy today! Jalapeño-Cheddar #sourdough bread, anyone? #food #foodstr #homecooking #breadstr

This might be her biggest hunt yet 🦀 #dogstr

Golden hour ✨ Roasted potatoes, flank steak, jus and baked tomatoes with mozzarella #food #foodstr #homecooking

This is one of my best finds! A ceramic grater! I found this one at a second-hand store for $0.50 😁 I’m now marinating chicken karaage (Japanese fried chicken) – 1/2 lb of boneless chicken (thighs or breast), 1 tbsp shoyu, 1 tbsp sake, 1/2 tbsp mirin, and about 1–2 tsp of grated ginger. Yes, it’s fried chicken for lunch 😂🤣

I think the key to being alive and happy is having real food, enjoying the process of making and preparing it, and sharing meals with good company—all in moderation. One indulgent meal won’t kill you, just as eating a pound of steak won’t instantly make you healthier. Here I am, enjoying the ultimate carbs meal and fried stuffs; pesto gnocchi, chicken katsu, and #sourdough focaccia with my husband, while our dogs act like they’ve never eaten anything in their lives, eagerly expecting to be fed. #food #foodstr #homecooking #breadstr

We got some rain last night so everything looks so refreshing this morning 😊 #flowerstr

Lunch set 🍙✨ Teriyaki salmon and wasabi-mayo tuna onigiri along with some chicken salad and bone broth miso soup Light but filling 😋 #food #foodstr #homecooking

GM 🐶 🥯 This is a good boi #sourdough bagel, woof! #food #foodstr #homecooking #breadstr