A successful pop up!

It was HUGE success as we SOLD out every single bao and mooncake in less than 3 hour time! I was able to attract many even before our stand was fully set up (the poster!) So all the hard work last week was well worth it….Here I am doubting myself again (｡•́︿•̀｡)

✨Thank you @cyc_sf and @onerichmondsf for having me today! I had a blast sharing my special edition of the Mid-Autumn Festival themed baos and my homemade mooncakes. 🥮🌕🐇 Grateful for the beautiful weather, the friendly staff and the smooth set up. Special thanks to my sister #1 who stepped in when we needed most! Ah Lo had basketball games throughout the day, so he wasn’t able to help. It all worked out and I couldn’t be more thankful!

All set up for another Pop Up today on one of the busiest streets in the city.

A big party…

Every year I host a big meal for Chinese New Year meal for my side of the family. This year my mom gave me some money for take outs so that I don’t have to up cook up a storm (like what I did here). Well, I had planned the menu so that I can prep some, cook some and reheat some. It’s no joke cooking for 30 people, but glad everyone enjoyed the meal. I say this every year, not sure If I’m able to pull this one again next year.

And for dessert…homemade red bean dessert with black sesame tang yuan…

Here’s the menu, with auspicious names of each dish.

A moment – “view”

A weekly ritual.

A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week.

A simple, special, extraordinary moment.

A moment I want to pause, savor and remember – {this moment}

A fun weeknight…

My sister took her girls, Ah Lo and his cousin to a Warriors game vs. Minnesota Timberwolves at the new arena. Though it was on a weeknight and both boys have basketball practices, but we just couldn’t pass on this opportunity! We had to arrange for it to happen. The last time we took the boys to the game (not at this arena), we had the nosebleed seats. They were much younger then and weren’t that much into basketball. Tthe boys had a blast and I’m sure they won’t forget this memorable experience!

Thanks again Auntie 2!

A moment – “cousins”

A weekly ritual.

A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week.

A simple, special, extraordinary moment.

A moment I want to pause, savor and remember – {this moment}

A new book…

During the pandemics, my sister picked up a new hobby. She started writing a children’s book! Her book is based on her two adorable boys working together to solve a mystery. There are not that many children’s books out there with Asian characters, and that was her inspiration to publish her first book!

Another way you can support is to buy (at a discounted rate) and donate the book. She’s partnering with Children’s Project, a nonprofit that gives books to underprivileged kids! Go to her website and check out for more information.

A camping trip…

It’s been a while since we went camping. This is the most unprepared camping trip I’ve been to because it’s right after another trip. Luckily we went with my sister who has been pretty experienced so she picked up many things that I had forgotten to bring. From booking the sites (thanks to my BIL) to coordinating the food or looking for activities

We stayed 2 nights in this Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park. There are about twenty or so sites, with a water source close to every campsite. There’s a free museum close by which you can learn about the region, its history, the nearby Indian tribes, the plants and the fauna. The tepees you can walk inside is a really nice gem of the campsite.

A side trip…

Right after the majority of my family went home, some of my sisters and I stopped by the Natural Bridges, a naturally formed geological cave on Coyote Creek near Sonora.

Natural Bridges is open to the public and does not cost anything! It’s a popular place to visit to float down the creek. The cavern itself is 250 ft long, going from one end to the other. Depending on water levels, visitors are able to float or swim through the limestone cavern and experience the deep pools and cool ceilings. It was the perfect day for the visit – with a short hike in the warm weather, a cool cavern awaits you makes up for all the sweat.

A mini vacation…

This weekend, my side of the family of 30 rented this cabin since most of us (all adults) are fully vaccinated. We gathered for many reasons – 3 graduations, promotions, new jobs, our health, self-published author, summer, and of course, we haven’t seen each other for a long time. We spent most of the time in this cabin which was big enough to house all of us. The biggest complaint was that we should have stayed an extra night.

A number cake…

Mr. Piggy turned 50 today. I baked him a number cake this weekend to celebrate with his family. The boys are busy this week (today, Dai Bee is in San Mateo with a volleyball tournament while Ah Lo has basketball during dinner time). So we decided to celebrate with Mr. Piggy this past weekend.

Happy birthday to my one and only – Mr. Piggy.