Weekend Waffler

05/31/2026

All that sizzles is dinner!!

Perfect weather, good company, and something sizzling on the grill. ☀️🔥 Nothing beats cooking outdoors on a day like this.

04/17/2026

Sunlight, birdsong, and breakfast with my favorite person ☀️💛

An alfresco morning in the backyard with hubby — slow, simple, and just right. A warm bowl of steel-cut oats topped with cherry tomatoes, fresh spinach, delicate enoki mushrooms, a sprinkle of h**p seeds, and a perfectly fried egg to crown it all 🍳

Good food, good company, and a little slice of peace before the day begins.

02/11/2026

Steamed rice soaking up dal.
Crispy aloo bhaji.
Tangy s**a tenga.
Rich pork adobo.
Smoky pork with bamboo shoots and lai xaak.
Golden zucchini fritters with the perfect crunch.

Every bite different. Every bite comforting. A truly satisfying meal from the first scoop to the last.

02/03/2026

01/31/2026

When hunger hits hard and patience hits zero 😅
Whipped up a quick egg & tofu fried rice—because I wasn’t ready to give in to takeout just yet.

Hot pan, fluffy eggs, crispy tofu, leftover rice, a splash of soy, and suddenly… comfort in a bowl 🍚✨
Fast, filling, and exactly what the moment needed.

Sometimes the quickest meals are the most satisfying.

01/24/2026

Craving luchi, butor dal, and tok hits differently when you’re miles away from the native land.
Here in Chandler, AZ, there’s only one way to deal with it—make it myself.

Hot, puffed-up luchis, comforting butor dal, and that sharp, soul-satisfying tok… not just food, but a memory on a plate. Sometimes the kitchen becomes the quickest bridge back to where your heart feels full. 💛

Home is where the cravings are understood—and cooked through. 🍽️✨

01/22/2026

Quick chicken yakisoba noodles—tender chicken, crisp veggies, and slurp-worthy noodles tossed in a savory-sweet sauce. From pan to plate in under 30 minutes, because weeknights call for comfort and speed.

Simple ingredients. Big flavor. Zero leftovers.

01/17/2026

I am obsessed with the color and nutty flavor of this black rice payoxh (pudding) ever since I ate multiple bowls of it during my last visit to Assam. Stirring memories and simmering comfort in my Chandler, AZ kitchen 🍚✨
A pot of black rice gently cooking into payoxh, its deep purple hue slowly blooming as cardamom, milk, and a touch of sweetness come together. Far from home, yet so close to tradition—this bowl tastes like slow evenings, shared stories, and the kind of warmth that travels across continents. Proof that some recipes don’t need geography, just heart. 💜🥄

12/25/2025

Christmas morning tradition at our home are these homemade cinnamon buns with cream cheese frosting. Peace and joy to the world - from our table to yours!!