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Watermelon and Lime Granita

Watermelon and Lime Granita

We’re lucky enough to have a lovely breeze flowing through our windows at all times. And since we’re in California, that means no humidity. Therefore, we can get away with rarely turning on our AC, even in the summer time. But then there are those…

Inside Kokoliving Magazine

Inside Kokoliving Magazine

This is my second time being featured in kokoliving.com‘s online magazine, and it is truly an honor to snag a spot again. Last month, I wrote an article about “Julie’s Top 10 Tips for Summer Entertaining.” This month, I was asked to come up with…

Avocado Tomato Bruschetta

Avocado Tomato Bruschetta

Whenever I make this avocado tomato bruschetta, I may as well serve nothing else along with it.  It ends up being a waste.  I’ve already given you my grape tomato bruschetta recipe, but ever since I starting adding avocado to it, it became a different…

Building Memories

Building Memories

A couple months ago, Joe’s brother Joel, sister-in-law Sharon, and cute niece Kara, came to visit us on route to San Francisco. But really, they were just pit-stopping in California, on their way to MOVING to Korea! Joel, (yes they are brothers named Joe and…

Potluck Pesto Pasta

Potluck Pesto Pasta

Yeah, there’s nothing new about pesto pasta, but this particular recipe is poifect for potlucks and any other kind of event where you need to feed a crowd.  It’s colorful, flavorful, fresh, and vegetarian-friendly.  You can choose to use my basic basil and mint pesto…

Sweet Chili Lime Fried Rice

Sweet Chili Lime Fried Rice

What happens when you have a bowl of cold leftover rice?  Fried rice. So then what happens when you have a bottle of sweet chili sauce, a lime, soy sauce and ginger?  It becomes every flavor you need in one bite, hitting the sweet, salty,…