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Instagram post 17923627604499495 When friends come to visit😃✌️ I’ve loved having friends fly into town to visit me in Lisbon during my stint here. @lcostello10 came for 72 (!) hours last weekend and we made the most o f it. I got to show her some of my favorite spots from my previous time here, new places I’ve discovered, and also explore together! It was also a cool experience re-visiting spots from my last trip 5 years ago but probably wouldn’t have gone to again on my own.

Breaking down a whirlwind 72 hours:
◦ Day 1: lunch at @ovelhoeurico, strolled alfama and shopping at @ceramicas.na.linha. Tile museum. Egg tarts from @manteigaria.oficial, wine at @comida_independente, dinner at @patua.lisboa
◦ Day 2: Sintra day! We took the train to Sintra and then Ubers/buses to get to Peña Palace and Palacio de Monteserrate. Dinner at @mini_bar_joseavillez and a nightcap at @ondacocktailroom (I’ve taken every friend who’s visited to Onda 🙃)
◦ Day 3: Morning workout with @thelisbontrainer. Snagged a last minute resy at @prado_restaurante. Hit up the flea market at afeiradaladra. Spent the afternoon in Belem with Jeronimos Monastery, Belem tower, and @pasteisbelem. Stopped by @solepesca to sample tinned fish, caught some fado, and a very late dinner at @tabernadasflores

Lauren’s favorites from the weekend:
◦ Experience: our day at Sintra visiting Peña Palace and Palacio de Monteserrate
◦ Food: @prado_restaurante and @ovelhoeurico. And @mini_bar_joseavillez for the experience
◦ Pasteis de nata/egg tarts: @manteigaria.oficial over @pasteisbelem but both were delish

Her least favorite: SO MANY STAIRS (jk that was me answering for her)

More Lisbon recos to come 😉 lmk if any specific Qs/requests!
Instagram post 18091385857288317 Birthday scenes feat. long life noodles 🍜 I was craving 牛肉面 (beef noodle soup) and the mission was a success hehe. In Chinese culture it’s customary to eat noodles on new years or birthdays as they symbolize longevity — the longer the noodles, the better! It’s always been my favorite birthday tradition

And yes I may be another year older but 1) chili oil still ends up on white pants and 2) make smiley face foods 😇
Instagram post 17999520844427537 I like big bowls + I can not like, feat. some bowls I’ve made recently. Sometimes they’re cute and sometimes you end up with… blue eggs 😹(Lmk if you want more deets on any of them!!)

◦ scallion oil noodles w/ jammy egg, blanched yu choy, and pickled watermelon radish
◦ rice cakes + shiritaki-tofu noodles with soy sauce + @flybyjing zhong sauce, @hodofoods baked tofu, sesame broccoli salad, blanched bok choy, seared maitake
◦ air-fried cross-hatched crispy tofu with spicy @trybachans, purple rice, marinated cukes, spring mix, + soy egg
◦ purple rice with salmon 2 ways (soy-mirin + spicy mayo), sautéed cabbage, avocado, cukes, broccoli micro greens, pickled radish, + masago
◦ smoked salmon, gochujang brussel sprouts, cucumbers, spring mix, avocado, pickled radish, with a drizzle of soy-mirin-sesame oil-rice vinegar
◦ spicy baked tofu, miso-ginger shishito peppers, purple rice, arugula
◦ sautéed fish cake, scallion egg, gochujang roasted Brussel sprouts, cucumbers, micro greens, with spicy @trybachans
◦ blue egg fried rice… tastes good, doesn’t look nice 😭 1-10, guess how disturbed @designhangry was
Instagram post 17971942669542867 Took a little celebratory road trip to LA. It was a much needed search of the sun (which we were barely successful in 🥲) and also mental relaxation after going through two rounds of egg freezing the last few weeks. (For once in my life I’m not talking about these eggs 🍳 🥚)

◦ finally got to try the sandos from @konbi — they’ve been on my list for years but I never make their hours
◦ went thrifting at Los Feliz flea and scooped up this fur coat that I’ll never be able to wear in sf 
◦ live jazz music + Ethiopian food at @industryjazzcafe
◦ v good mushroom pastor loaded fries from @tacovegala
◦ when you’re 5’2” and the dress is also 5’2” lmao
◦ tried out the ever-hyped @erewhonmarket (new vlog on utube of what we got + our thoughts!)
◦ the women behind us on rodeo drive was just casually drinking sake from her purse
◦ breakfast at my fave @republiquecafebakery (not pictured: our pastries getting soaked)
◦ baby avocado haul (10 for $1!!) on the way home
Instagram post 17939123059972120 Veggie pancakes for all 🥰 one of the questions I get asked a lot is how to make a pancake recipe gluten-free. It’s something I’ve wanted to work on for a while because gluten also triggers my mom’s IBS and I want her to experience all these foods without having to be uncomfortable after!

I first started out trying to make gluten-free veggie pancakes using rice flour + cornstarch. I played with tapiocha starch and even adding in a bit of glutinous rice flour but nothing stuck quite right. Then I discovered @bobsredmill’s 1:1 gluten-free flour sub and it's been *chef's kiss*. With these GF pancakes I’ve found it most helpful to: 1) not overpack your pancake with veggies and 2) add in a little extra cornstarch

This basic GF veggie pancake base can be adapted for whatever veggies on hand and can also be used for some of the other pancakes I’ve shared! You can find details for all of them here: http://christyw.com/category/recipes/pancakes/

Swipe through for more pancake inspo and a cameo from my mom hehe:
» garlic chive + carrot pancake
» garlic chive + shrimp mini pancakes
» okonomiyaki
» kimchi zucchini pancake 
» kale and mushroom eggy pancake

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Instagram post 17923177331254100 Miso Eggplant Dip makes miso happy – the # of times I’ve eaten a bowl of miso eggplant dip in one sitting 🥲 this is also a great one to make when having friends over, though I would double it up so that you have some to share after snacking on it yourself heh. I’ve tried this with roasted garlic, minced garlic, and grated garlic. Overall, minced is my preference!! But I am a garlic lover; if you want something a little more subtle for friends, I recommend grating it instead. As always, using @colavitausa EVOO, a kitchen staple!

ɪ ᴜꜱᴇᴅ:
◦ 1 italian eggplant
◦ 2 tsp white miso
◦ 1-2 cloves minced garlic
◦ 1 tsp @colavitausa california extra virgin olive-oil + extra for drizzling
◦ squeeze of lemon juice
◦ togarashi
◦ salt
◦ dippers: crackers, pita chips, cucumbers, carrots, radishes

ᴛᴏ ᴍᴀᴋᴇ:
» Cut eggplant in half lengthwise and score with a criss-cross pattern. Drizzle with @colavitausa olive oil and salt. Bake at 425F, flesh side down for 45-50 minutes
» Scoop out eggplant flesh and mash with a fork until well blended
» Mix with miso, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, togarashi, salt. Adjust to taste

You can snag @colavitausa products near you at whole foods, albertson’s, + raley’s 😌 #colavitapartner #itstartswithColavita

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