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Balcony Garden – Sustainable garden in a small space

Balcony Garden, Blog, Daily Tiffy · May 22, 2021

Balcony Garden – Sustainable garden in a small space

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Who doesn’t like a good dip? This mouth-watering

Who doesn’t like a good dip? This mouth-watering CREAMY Sriracha Mayo Dip is going to blow your mind! Rich, savory, cheesy, and super addicting Shredded Chicken Dip is easy to make at home, and it will for sure be the ultimate crowd-pleaser at any summer potluck. I am pairing it with homemade rice paper chips for a gluten-free option on the side, but you can also make a side of freshly fried wonton chips.

If you haven’t tried @leekumkeecanada Sriracha Mayo, you are seriously missing out! It is creamy, spicy, and will instantly elevate any dish. Sriracha Mayo is perfect for any occasion, whether you are using it on its own or in a recipe. I’ve been using it as a dipping sauce for my crispy chicken tenders and replacing mayo for my sandwiches. I highly recommend picking one up; there are endless ways to enjoy it!

You can prepare the Shredded Chicken Dip the night before and bake it before the guests arrive. I also use the leftover dip in a sandwich the next day, and it was UNREAL. The sriracha mayo isn’t too spicy, which makes this recipe also kid-friendly. All you need is cream cheese, Japanese Mayo, Lee Kum Kee Sriracha Mayo, and green onion to make this delicious dip!

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[ON SALE NOW!] LOOK...AT...THAT!!! After SIX month

[ON SALE NOW!] LOOK...AT...THAT!!! After SIX months of planning, testing, and designing, I am SUPER excited to share my official MERCH is FINALLY HERE!!! Well, it’s not here yet, but it will officially be open THIS THURSDAY for pre-orders!

I wanted to ensure I made the best quality of merch for you, so I tested out SEVERAL different clothing brands, production companies, and suppliers in the past few months. I am super excited to say that everything in this line is high quality, comfortable, and well designed!

Everything is on PRE-ORDER only with VERY LIMITED quantities. To celebrate my first official launch, I also designed 75 limited edition keychains that will NEVER be on sale; the first 75 orders will receive it as a BIG thank you from me.

In total, there are four products in my LIMITED EDITION merch:

🍻Ganbei Hoodie - Ganbei means cheers; it is what my family does before every meal. We raise our glasses and cheers towards good health, happiness, and safety!

🍚Look At That Crew Neck - You all know my love for rice and chili oil. I couldn’t do a shirt without my two favorite things in the world. Also, shoutout to all my Vancouver foodies!!

🍜Team Udon T-shirt - TEAM UDON + MY CATS + OVERSIZE T-SHIRT. Enough said. This will be my summer outfit EVERY SINGLE DAY.

🐈🐈‍⬛Team Udon Tote bag - I LOVE a good tote, look how much my cats love them too!

I will be giving away one of each item and will announce the winner tomorrow night at 7 pm PST. All you have to do is:

- LIKE this photo and my most recent IG Reels
- SAVE this photo and my most recent IG Reels
- Tag AS MANY FRIENDS - unlimited entries

OPEN INTERNATIONALLY :)

Love,

Tiffy

P.S big shout out to @526studios for always being the BEST graphic designer out there

[GIVEAWAY] Are you craving Beef Dip, Fish Tacos, L

[GIVEAWAY] Are you craving Beef Dip, Fish Tacos, Lentil Meat Balls, and Thai Green Curry but don’t have the time to go out and buy all the groceries and prepare it at home? Even a food content creator like myself gets so busy that I don’t have to make food at home but still want a delicious, HEALTHY, restaurant-style meal.

I’ve been using FreshPrep for the past FIVE weeks, and honestly, I highly recommend giving them a try, whether you are a beginner chef, busy bee, or someone who just wants to try new dishes outside of their comfort zone.

You all know how much I love FreshPrep and their meal delivery service, so I’ve partnered up with them to give one of you a $100 Gift Card when you sign up with my code INTIFFY21.

Not only do you get up to 75% off when you use my code INFTIFFY21, BUT you also get a chance to win a $100 gift card, so you have yummy dishes for days!

All you have to do is comment below why you would benefit from a meal kit service like Fresh Prep and tag as many people as you want to cook with!

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1. Sign up for a Fresh Prep account using the code INFTIFFY21 before Wednesday June 2nd at 11:59pm to enjoy three free meals as well (if you’re already a customer, move on to the next step)

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Contest ends June 2 11:59pm PST. Open to residents in eligible delivery areas only with Fresh Prep accounts. One contest winner will be announced JUNE 3RD @ 5PM and DM'd to coordinate the prize.

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I am finally making one of my most highly requeste

I am finally making one of my most highly requested recipes, also my favorite Japanese dish. Crispy Fried Chicken Cutlet, coated with savory, umami onion and egg sauce, served on top of rice; if you never tried Japanese Chicken Cutlet Rice Bowl - Chicken Katsu Don, you are missing out! I am finishing off my Cooking Mama Series with a recipe that I’ve been making for the past eight years that I know you will LOVE!

Chicken Katsu Don is my go-to order when I visit any Japanese restaurant. I love that it is a rice bowl filled with my favorite things - crispy chicken, onion, eggs, and rice! If you never tried Chicken Katsu Don, you may think, “why waste all that crispiness if you are just going to soak it in a gravy sauce?” but trust me, all the texture and flavors complement each other so well you will want a second bowl for sure!

Here is my secret tip on how to enjoy Chicken Katsu Don. Fry the chicken the day before so you can enjoy the crispiness of the chicken cutlet with rice, cabbage, and my homemade Tonkatsu Sauce. The next day, use the leftover chicken cutlet and make chicken katsu don which will take less than 20 minutes! This way, you get the best of both worlds, crispiness on the first day and savory umami rice bowl the next day.

As always, I am using my batter method to give the Chicken Katsu Don EXTRA crispiness. I swear by this method for my Tonkatsu (Japanese Fried Pork Cutlet) and my Potato Croquette. Not only does it keep the extra coating crispy, but the batter also protects the meat, which keeps inside juicy and tender. I am using chicken breast today, but you can use chicken thighs as well. Ensure to use the back of the knife to tenderize the meat; this will help the chicken cook evenly and prevent the meat from curling.

FULL RECIPE: https://tiffycooks.com/chicken-katsu-don-chicken-cutlet-rice-bowl/

#japanesefood #chicken #katsu #crispy #rice #easyrecipes #howto #yummy #crunchy #cooking #foodie

✨ HOW TO GROW A SUSTAINABLE, ORGANIC GARDEN IN A

✨ HOW TO GROW A SUSTAINABLE, ORGANIC GARDEN IN A SMALL SPACE ✨

My favorite part of my apartment, other than my kitchen, of course, is our beautiful outdoor balcony garden. Every morning when I wake up, the first thing I do is make breakfast and answer emails on our balcony while enjoying the sun and fresh air. While I would love to take credit for our patio, Dom (my fiance) was the champion in putting it all together.

We now have fresh herbs and vegetables that we harvest weekly. I am not usually a salad person, but I swear homegrown vegetables tastes SO MUCH BETTER! He also planted some cat grass and catnip, so the cats go outside a few times a day to get fresh air and sunbathe.

Alot of you have been asking me questions on my balcony, and I am excited to share that Dom is starting a series on my blog sharing tips and tricks on HOW TO GROW A SUSTAINABLE, ORGANIC GARDEN IN A SMALL SPACE. 🪴

Dom is super talented in writing, and he shared so many valuable tips and tricks in his first blog post that I promise you don’t want to miss out on!

We will also be sharing recipes featuring herbs and vegetables from our garden. In fact, in this blog post, we shared Dom’s DELICIOUS Mint & Ginger Mojito recipe that you will LOVE.

Let us know what you want to see in this blog post series and what recipes you want me to make featuring herbs from our garden.

Love,

Tiffy & Dom

BLOG POST: https://tiffycooks.com/balcony-garden-sustainable-garden-in-a-small-space/

#garden #balconygarden #outdoor #patio #organic #compost

Rich, savory, and creamy ONE POT DINNER is the per

Rich, savory, and creamy ONE POT DINNER is the perfect recipe to have this weekend! I promise you will LOVE my EXTRA SAVORY Japanese Beef Curry that is also easy to make at home. The beef is cooked till soft and tender that you can even break it apart with a fork. The curry has layers of flavor, from sauteed onions to my secret ingredients dark chocolate, coconut milk, and apple! Get a giant rice bowl ready because this Cooking Mama recipe is CHEFS KISS; trust me, you will not want to miss out on it!

I am not exaggerating when I say my Japanese Beef Curry will blow your mind! There are layers and layers of flavor that elevate the Japanese Curry cubes to another level. Beef and onion are the perfect matches made in heaven. Even tho it adds a few extra minutes into the process, the sauteed onions provide an instant richness that makes it worth it! Another ingredient that I love to add to my Japanese Curry is apple and dark chocolate. Apple provides a subtle sweetness while the dark chocolate adds depth which makes the dish extra rich.

Coconut milk is not traditionally found in Japanese Beef Curry. However, this is my mother-in-law’s SECRET tip which makes the curry EXTRA creamy. The first time I tried her curry, I instantly fell in love. I love that while coconut milk makes the curry creamy, it doesn’t make the dish too heavy. Trust me; once you give it a try, you will always want to add coconut milk into your curry.

I love making Japanese Beef Curry because it is easy, simple, and done all in one pot. You can customize your curry with different vegetables and protein based on your personal preference. Curry is also perfect for meal prepping as you can make it in bulk, and it tastes even better the next day! To store, remove the potatoes from the curry and freeze in airtight containers for up to 1.5 months. My mom made curry at least once a month because it was so simple but always a family favorite.

FULL RECIPE: https://tiffycooks.com/japanese-beef-curry-extra-savoury/

#curry #japanesefood #japanesecuisine #easyrecipes #asianfood #foodie #yummy #howto #easymeals #creamy #rich #yum

This 10-minute dinner is one of the first dishes I

This 10-minute dinner is one of the first dishes I learned to make when I moved away from home. When I think of a dish that reminds me of home, I think of Shrimp and Egg Stir-fry. Easy, simple, healthy, and delicious. I make this at least once a week because all you need is a few simple ingredients, and you got a delicious meal ready to go. Pair this with a side of Taiwanese refreshing cucumber salad and also a big bowl of hot rice, and this is a classic homemade Taiwanese dinner for you!

Every household has its version of Shrimp and Egg Stir-fry that makes it delicious and comforting. Some people like it with silky egg gravy and others like the eggs to be more scrambled. I like a version that’s in between both runny and scrambled. I’ll be honest, to get the restaurant-style “silky” egg texture, you need A LOT of oil. Traditionally lard is added to the eggs to give them even more softness. The more fat you add, the more soft and silky the egg will be. Since I know most people don’t have lard at home, my healthy homemade version is also SUPER delicious!

I make Shrimp and Egg Stir-fry at least once a week, and that’s because it is not only easy, all the ingredients are also accessible. All you need is Eggs, Shrimp, Green Onion, Salt, White Pepper, and Corn Starch. Whenever shrimp is on sale, I always grab it in bulk since they last a while in the freezer and super convenient when you need to whip up a quick dinner. Every time I make Shrimp and Egg Stir-fry, it is a crowd-pleaser since it is fluffy, savory, and comforting.

Here are some easy dishes that are also EASY, FAST (less than 20 minutes), and super delicious that pairs perfectly with Shrimp and Egg Stir-fry:

🍆 Restaurant Styled 20 Minutes Chinese Eggplant with Garlic Sauce 
🥒 Two Types of Asian Cucumber Salad (Spicy Garlic, Sweet and Sour)

🧄 Fried Tofu with Garlic Sauce (20 Minutes or Less!)

🥦 The BEST Black Pepper Beef and Broccoli (Tender Beef)

FULL RECIPE: https://tiffycooks.com/shrimp-and-egg-stir-fry-10-minutes-only/

#easyrecipes #howto #taiwanesefood #chinesefood #eggs #healthy #feedfeed #yummy #foodie #cookingathome #homecooking #homecooked #recipeoftheday

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