Hello Kitty Toast: a little hello kitty on my bread I've always wanted a Hello Kitty toaster because it seems super cute. (And since my friend was moving, she graciously passed on her old one--thanks, T!) Anyway, I thought maybe the Hello Kitty would fill up the entire bread slice, but nope--it's just a little kitty in the corner. I'd like to say the toast tastes so much different, but it's about the same. (Although my kids are actually not enamored by the new toaster since it makes the … [Read more...]
Foodie Friday: Fish-Shaped Pancakes
October 11, 2013 3 Comments
Fish-shaped pancakes: traditionally known as taiyaki, and filled with sweet red bean paste I remember visiting night markets in Taiwan and getting these amazing pancakes. They come in all sorts of shapes, but different types of animals were the most popular ones. (In fact, I enjoyed the experience so much that I referenced it in my novel.) In the United States, you can buy your own waffle maker--or pancake maker (see a Hello Kitty machine here). The fish-shaped pans can be bought at … [Read more...]
