Rudolph's Origin Story Monday, December 30, 2013

I know it's time to say goodbye to Christmas (if we haven't done so already) but this article from NPR about Rudolph the R...

The Duck that Keeps on Giving Monday, December 30, 2013

After making such a big deal about brainstorming for our Christmas dinner, it didn't feel right to not follow up and at least...

Test Kitchen - Peppermint Bark Friday, December 27, 2013

As I had mentioned, I had been perusing the internet earlier this week in search of recipes for our Christmas dinner... and as one migh...

We Wish You... Wednesday, December 25, 2013

to you and yours!!  xoxo, youn

The Affordable, Edible Table Monday, December 23, 2013

While looking for holiday recipe inspirations at Food & Wine, I ran into this slideshow showing off Aleksandra Mojsilovic...

What's for Dinner? Monday, December 23, 2013

The holidays are swiftly approaching and as much as I love buying presents, singing carols, and watching holiday movies, none of those...

Birthday Wishes Friday, December 20, 2013

Sending the sweetest Birthday wishes to my sister today!! Way to make your older sister feel super old!! 

Test Kitchen - Taiwanese Pineapple Papaya Cake Thursday, December 19, 2013

I didn't become introduced to Taiwanese Pineapple Cakes until we moved to Kenya.  It came up one day in conversation and then I actu...

Window Shopping Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Before we left Korea, we were fortunate to be able to put up a Christmas tree with my parents.  For as long as I can remember, my mother ...

Holiday Card Inspirations Sunday, December 15, 2013

I remember when I was little, my parents would sit and write cards for about an hour each night during the weeks leading up to Christmas. ...

Test Kitchen - Cranberry Bread Thursday, December 12, 2013

My parents moved into a brand new apartment about a year ago and true to Korean form, it's outfitted with all the latest high...

Days Go By Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Suffice it to say, it's been a pretty jam packed week which is why it's been awhile since I've put anything up around here.  T...

A Day in the Life of an Airport Tuesday, December 03, 2013

When I was in college, I had a weird fascination with airports.  I was intrigued by the fact that they are one of the only places oth...

Kimjang Kimchi Monday, December 02, 2013

Our Thanksgiving leftovers had hardly gotten cold before Mom started gearing up for yet another formidable culinary project.  Apparen...

Thankful Saturday, November 30, 2013

It wasn't as intimidatingly large as I had feared but it was delicious nonetheless.  Thanksgiving dinner was a success des...

Happy Turkey Day! Thursday, November 28, 2013

One of the best things about staying with my parents has been the amazing home cooked meals my mother has been making for us practi...

Window Shopping Tuesday, November 26, 2013

I've never had an office job so I've never gotten to experience the "holiday office party"... nor have I ever been invit...

Baby Mama Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Aside from their record collection , I also happened to notice that many of my parents' photo albums were in a sad state.  Flaki...

Beauty as a State of Mind Thursday, November 21, 2013

From the artist who brought you Introversion , comes another comic strip that I think most women could probably relate to... well, it stro...

Window Shopping Wednesday, November 20, 2013

It is definitely getting cold here in Korea and the assortment of flats and sandals I brought from Kenya are NOT cutting it. So here'...

Girl, Put Your Records On Tuesday, November 19, 2013

As far back as I can remember, our house has always been full of music.  I remember waking up to my sister's piano playing on Sa...