by Dietitian Wei | Sep 1, 2025 | Handmade Light Meals
Preface Following the last "Mixed Vegetable Bagel," my family complained that there was too much filling; while rich, it was hard to eat. This time, I switched to a simpler combination—mushrooms and cucumber, plus a tender, smooth scrambled egg. The texture remains multi-layered, but without the burden of a "dislocated jaw." The little secret is dry-frying the mushrooms: allowing the mushrooms to release their moisture naturally, emitting a nearly meaty aroma while reducing their natural fungus taste. An elegant one-pot method lets you finish a simple yet interesting breakfast. Ingredients (Serves 2) 1 bagel (recommended to mix and match flavors, such as white sesame, blueberry) 1 egg Shimeji mushrooms (appropriate amount) Cucumber (appropriate amount) Dill mustard sauce (purchased from IKEA) Kiri cheese Instructions Cut the bagel in half, spread with cheese and dill mustard sauce, and heat in the oven....
by Dietitian Wei | Sep 1, 2025 | Handmade Light Meals
Foreword When the weather gets cooler, it's best to warm up your stomach with a warm drink. This "Cinnamon Apple Soymilk" combines the richness of unsweetened soymilk with the natural fruity aroma of apples, and sprinkled with a little cinnamon powder, it is fragrant and warm in the mouth, and it can not only replenish protein, but also take in dietary fiber. Since November is the harvesting season for apples, Fushushan apples from the high mountains can be eaten with their skins on without the need for additional pesticide spraying. The sweet but not greasy taste makes it even more refreshing when paired with soymilk. Ingredients Unsweetened soymilk 300ml Apples with skin 50g Ground cinnamon Method Pour soymilk into a small saucepan and heat over medium-low heat until warm (avoid boiling). Cut the apples into pieces, put them into the juicer with the heated soymilk and puree until smooth. Pour into a cup and sprinkle a little cinnamon on top. Nutrition Reminder....
by Dietitian Wei | Aug 3, 2024 | Handmade Light Meals
Foreword: A breakfast full of vegetables can be a healing experience for the whole day. This "Seasonal Vegetable Aggregate Scallop" is a variety of vegetables and protein ingredients into the bread at a time, not only full of sense of fullness, but also replenish the fiber and nutrition. Especially recommended for the usual insufficient intake of vegetables, work lunch is always casual solution to the people, such a breakfast can be a good foundation for the day. Ingredients prepared bagels (recommended whole grain or mixed grain, increase fiber) lettuce carrots squash eggs (fried or boiled) large tomatoes mustard dill sauce cream cheese Method bagels cut in half, slightly toasted to make the taste better. Wash and slice the vegetables; poach or fry the eggs and slice. Spread mustard dill sauce on the bottom of the bagel. Add lettuce, tomato, carrot, squash and egg....
by Dietitian Wei | Aug 3, 2024 | Taiwan Food
Preface Last month, while traveling in Tainan with my sister, we unexpectedly stumbled upon the soft opening of Fengkou Ice Room. We visited around 2:00 PM and only had to wait for one or two groups of customers before getting seated, which was a rare piece of luck. Tucked away in an alley off Guohua Street, we missed it twice and only found it on the third try. Although it is a renovated old house, it has been kept spacious and bright, with both indoor and outdoor areas being comfortable and pleasant. On the day of our visit, Tainan still had a bit of summer heat, yet we were able to sit comfortably in the outdoor area without breaking a sweat, creating a stark contrast with the bustling Guohua Street. Tasting the Menu Midsummer Milk Foam Mulberry Ice | $85 The mulberry ice is refreshing and beats the heat, while the milk foam is dense without feeling heavy. You can taste whole fruit pieces, and the sweet and sour sauce pairs exceptionally well with the hot weather. Paired with the toasted flour ice, it adds an even more refreshing touch. Retro Toasted Flour Ice | $100 (with taro +$10)...
by Dietitian Wei | Aug 3, 2024 | Handmade Light Meals
Foreword Because of the large portion of half-cooked bread at Costco, it is often necessary to buy it and eat it for several days in a row. Creative combinations can make bread more interesting every day. This avocado sub combines mashed avocado, carrots, egg and cheese to transform bread into a nutritious brunch. This combination of protein, dietary fiber and good fats is filling and healthy. Ingredients Costco Half Bread Carrots 20g (thinly sliced) Costco Frozen Avocado 30g Egg 1 Cream Cheese 1 piece Method Half Bread Heat in oven according to package. Heat a little oil in a hot pan and sauté thinly sliced carrots. Puree the frozen avocado and season with apple cider vinegar, black pepper and salt. Steam or boil eggs and slice. Assembly: ...
by Dietitian Wei | Aug 3, 2024 | Taiwan Food
Preface
A trip to Tainan is mostly accompanied by small eats. This time, however, in an alley beside Zhengxing Street, I encountered a brunch restaurant filled with plants. The asphalt under the blazing sun shimmered with white light and heat rose in waves, but stepping inside was like passing through a boundary—the hustle and bustle stayed outside, while inside was another world.
Ambiance
The space is small, yet full of vitality. Hanging plants spread down from the ceiling, and walking among them requires slightly ducking one's head, as if being in a tiny forest. Sounds intertwined and crowds bustled, but the air conditioning and greenery made one temporarily forget the scorching heat outside.
Food
Roasted Chicken Thigh Brunch...
by Dietitian Wei | Aug 3, 2024 | Handmade Light Meals
Preface Hot Pressure Toast is a memory of my school days. My father used to prepare most of the breakfasts, and for a while he was obsessed with the hot press, and almost every day it was hot pressed toast. He would press whatever was in the refrigerator, most commonly chocolate sauce and berry jam. I even suspected at the time that this was his way of being lazy. As I went to school for nutrition, jam disappeared from the house, and white toast was rare, not to mention breakfasts with jam on them. Recently, my father seems to have rekindled his interest in hot pressing, so he bought a new mold and prepared white toast to give my parents a golden and crispy breakfast. It's the same hot press, but the difference is that this time, I've replaced it with a savory filling. Waiting for the color, hearing the aroma and lifting the lid became another kind of fun. Ingredients White toast Green sauce (homemade)...
by Dietitian Wei | Aug 3, 2024 | Handmade Light Meals
Preface One of the biggest perks of remote classes is being able to prepare breakfast at a leisurely pace. If you can have a simple yet creative meal on a Monday morning, it can not only improve your mood, but also add some color to a Blue Monday. This breakfast is quick to make and does not require multiple pots and pans; it can be completed with just a single skillet. Whether before work or before class, it is a small dish that can easily be served. Ingredients 1 slice of toast (Costco 21-grain bread) 1 egg 40 ml soy milk (can be substituted with milk or oat milk) Honey to taste Fish floss to taste Half a large tomato Instructions Whisk the egg and soy milk together into an egg mixture. Coat both sides of the toast with the egg mixture. Add a little oil to a skillet, heat it up, place the toast in, and fry until both sides are golden brown....
by Dietitian Wei | Aug 3, 2024 | Taiwan Food
Preface When traveling to Hualien, most people choose the Provincial Highway 9 for their trip back and forth. If you have plenty of time, you might as well take County Road 193 instead. This road runs along the coastline with sparse traffic, replacing the rush of an itinerary with the leisure of enjoying the ocean view. After stopping at Qixingtan and casually stacking stones, you can also encounter a surprise along the way—Hualien-exclusive sea salt soft serve ice cream. The taste of the soft serve As soon as it enters the mouth, the salty and sweet flavors collide, then immediately merge. The level of saltiness is just right—not too heavy, yet enough to leave a distinct impression. This subtle balance makes it a rare and unforgettable flavor. The texture is dense, sweet with a hint of saltiness, as if capturing the breath of the ocean in an ice cream cone. The portion of the soft serve is quite generous; it might be a bit much for one person, but if shared with traveling friends or family, it's just right for sharing this coolness and surprise. Store information...
by Dietitian Wei | Aug 3, 2024 | Handmade Light Meals
Preface
Costco's Ménissez partially baked French bread is a staple ingredient in many households. After a long hiatus, I bought it again, this time trying a new cutting method—making two cuts on the bread to create an extra opening, which makes it easier to add fillings and prevents them from falling out.
While photographing these buns, I even invited my father to join in: his right hand appears in the frame, his left hand holds another bun, and he even directed me on which plant to photograph. A breakfast like this is not just about the food itself, but also about the time shared with family.
Ingredient Preparation
Partially baked bread
Various favorite fillings (ham, cheese, scrambled eggs, and vegetables can be freely combined)
Baking Methods for Partially Baked Bread
Quick baking method: 200–220°C, bake for 10–12 minutes → crispy surface, thick texture.
Low-temperature slow-baking method: 170°C for 20 minutes, then 220°C for 3...
