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Welcome! I'm Lokness. Currently live in San Francisco Bay Area. Grew up in Hong Kong & lived in Los Angeles for years. Obsessed with chocolate & ice cream. Cooking is something I love. This is where I share my stories and recipes. Want to know more? Click here.

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We FINALLY got out of our neighborhood for a walk

We FINALLY got out of our neighborhood for a walk today. It has been almost 4 months since shelter-in-place. Thought about going on hiking, but worried about the overcrowded parks & parkings. At the end, we decided to explore the Stanford campus. Some people here and there, not crowded at all. Beautiful campus with lots of trees & courtyards. It was hot, but so glad we went! 🌲

Need a last minute dessert for July 4th? 4 ingredi

Need a last minute dessert for July 4th? 4 ingredients are all you need for this no bake dessert! Serradura (Sawdust Pudding) is originated from Portugal, but got popular in Macau. I had it many times when visiting Macau! Sweetened whipped cream layered with Marie cookie crumbs. Oh so creamy!
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Search “sawdust” on my blog for the recipe! ⬆️ #ontheblog #TheMissingLokness
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https://themissinglokness.com/2011/08/15/serradura-macanese-sawdust-pudding/

Let me present you Avocado Tos(tada)! Get it? 😏

It’s the Dragon Boat Festival. 🚣🏻‍♀️

It’s the Dragon Boat Festival. 🚣🏻‍♀️ Traditionally, Zongzi is what you eat. It’s a large dumpling that is made w/ sticky rice, filling & then wrapped in leaves. There’re many versions out there, but my favorite is the sweet one, Alkaline Dumpling. Sticky rice that has been mixed with lye water, then stuffed w/ sweet red bean paste. Lye water may sound weird, but it’s commonly used to make pretzel & some noodles for that brownish/yellowish color & bouncy texture. Alkaline dumpling is also yellow in color. When you eat it, you dip a little piece in the sugar. Tasty!
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Last week, my mom mentioned that she had a really good alkaline dumpling over the phone. All the sudden, I’m craving for it! I haven’t thought about it or had one for 18 years! Just like that, I want it! Alkaline dumpling is not as popular as savory zongzi, so it’s not as easy to find. Luckily, I was able to get some (picture above). They tasted so so, not exactly like how I remember. Is it the dumpling? Or is it me? Has it been too long that I forgot what they should taste like? 🤨 Hmmm… I don’t know. At least, it stopped my craving. Maybe I need to make my own next year? 🤷🏻‍♀️

NEW recipe is up: Hong Kong Style Milk Tea Popsicl

Let’s talk about masks! 😷 Over the past few m

Let’s talk about masks! 😷 Over the past few months, we have tried many different fabric masks from different companies. They’re all washable, but they’re not all the same. Some are definitely much better.
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I have included 5 different masks in the picture. We tried more than 5, but I didn’t include all of them. One thing to keep in mind that both Bryan & I wear glasses, so masks that are too tall could be in the way of our vision or fogged up our glasses. At the end, there is 1 clear winner!
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Here is the quick summary of the 5 masks:
1. Reformation ($25 for 5) - Fabric is soft & comfortable, but no pocket for filter. A bit inconvenient to put on because you need to tie the straps. Very affordable. This is Bryan’s 2nd choice.
2. My parents sent us these. They’re handmade from a shop in Hong Kong. There’re 2 sizes. Smaller for me & bigger for Bryan. Pocket for filter, metal piece on the nose bridge for better fitting. One flaw is that mask moves around a bit when talking or moving the mouth too much. This is my 2nd choice.
3. Alohaz ($15 - $20 each) - Made in Hawaii with aloha style fabric. Fabric is soft & comfortable. The mask comes with elastic loops, which is pretty stretchable, that fit both Bryan & me. I like the pleated design which is flexible, so mask can stay in place without a problem. There is also a pocket for filter. This is our favorite masks out of all we have tried!❤️
4. Hedley & Bennett ($22 each, include 1 mask donation) - I really want to like these, but they don’t fit us well. The elastic loops were too long for me. But when I tied it, it was too tight. For Bryan, the mask is too small. It moves out of place when Bryan is talking.
5. Rothera Cycling ($15 each) - Super cute designs! These are very close to the Hawaiian ones, but fabric is a bit thicker, which makes is slightly harder to breathe. But I like the pleated design and the pocket for filter. This is my 3rd choice.
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Overall, I like masks with pleated design & elastic loops. Flexible & quick to put on. And they usually fit most people. Filter pocket is always a plus. One piece cover looks good, but it’s much harder to keep in place when talking.
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Hope this helps! Stay safe!

Happy Friday & Happy National Donut Day! 🍩 Thin

Happy Friday & Happy National Donut Day! 🍩 Thinking about these mochi donuts from @modohawaii that I got a few weeks ago. Taro sugar, raspberry & cookies n cream. Eat them while they’re still hot! .
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