As the greenery deepens on the mountain slopes, familiar flowers begin to bloom here and there, just as they do every year. The once brown world is now coming alive with color. Dicentra, Pulmonaria, Solomon’s Seal, Lily of the Valley, Grape Hyacinth—each one small and delicate, yet resilient enough to bloom unfailingly after enduring the […]
The long-awaited magnolias are in full bloom, basking in today’s mild high of 16°C. Among the daffodils, one curious white flower had snuck into the bucket of bulbs—while all the others bloomed a uniform yellow. Lured by the warmth of spring, even the groundhog emerged from its burrow, though it still seemed half-asleep.
On a warm Monday with a clear blue sky, I finished my work and set off on my bike in the afternoon. I headed to McDonald Sports Park, just 3.6 km away from home. As I rode through the trail, I reached a beautiful lake nearby. The round trip was a leisurely 7 km ride. […]
I spent a lively Easter Sunday with my friend’s family, enjoying a festive dinner and lots of fun with the kids. As a little gift, I made bunny-shaped cream puffs filled with custard and whipped cream. The ears and tail got a bit too crispy, but I think they still look pretty bunny-like!
After a few attempts, I finally baked a gluten-free sourdough loaf that turned out beautifully—soft even the next day and wonderfully fragrant. My second attempt, a gluten-free walnut sourdough, was rich in aroma and delicious fresh out of the oven. Even Sam had a bite and said, “Wow, this is gluten-free? It’s just as good […]
The air is still cold, yet I can hear the whispers of spring. In the dim light of early morning, the once-frozen water begins to thaw, only to form a delicate layer of ice again—thin, fragile, and breaking apart with a soft, crisp sound. The daffodil bulbs I buried before winter have not all fallen […]
