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I use them for everything as well. I do have to say that the crop of Honeycrisps we got in Seattle two years ago was sub-par compared to their usual taste, so if you didn't love the ones you had, you should try them again!

I can't understand tomato hate. I love tomatoes in any form!

I would join a cantaloupe haters group though! Yuck!

flax seeds are soooooo yummy in granola.

I made a seared sesame ahi a few weeks ago and served it with an avocado "dip". I mixed avocado with a little mayo, lime, and chili oil. I think ahi tastes best with asian flavors. I had a pretty thin piece and it seared VERY quickly so if you are going to prepare it that way, it take less time than you think it will... hope that helps!

Whenever I need ideas I go photograzing! I always find something to make!

Love coke light!

I was madly in love with C2 until is was discontinued (C2 was a wonderful blend of Coke and Diet Coke). Coke Zero takes similar but not as good.

I like mine with horseradish (the non red variety).

I've been making a salad with chickpeas, olives, tomatoes, cucumbers, feta, red peppers and a light lemony dressing. I've made it twice in the past week! very refreshing.

quiche?

peep peep. growing up we would always have peep races... we would select two different colored peeps to put in the microwave and then cheer on our favorite color! one of my favorite easter activities. :)

a specialty i like to called pho/ramen=broccoli, asparagus, green onions, fried tofu and ramen noodles... i make it like I do pho but with ramen noodles... yum!

I've had several friends that lived in Taiwan for extended periods of time. They all ate very well for little. When I've traveled there, food is my least expense. From what my friends who lived there said, eating out is cheaper than buying the food and preparing at home.

Love the stalls at Shilin Night Market... I'm particularly fond of the steamed pork and veggie buns, the shaved ice with mango, strawberry and kiwi with the jelly bits on top, and the stinky tofu (you'll smell it!).
My absolute favorite Taiwanese food is the green onion pancakes at the Shilin MRT station. They come from the stand that is close to the 7-11. You'll know it is the right one because they put basil and egg on the pancake. I've stopped there nearly every time I passed that station, even though it cost more to leave the station. Make sure to get a green onion pancaked, they are all over the place!
I love to eat shabu shabu while in Taipei. Typically we went to a place near Academic Sinica (mainly because that is where we were staying).
Wax apples are delicious and should be in season later this spring.
Ohhh and the bubble tea!!! Home of the original bubble tea so it taste the best!