Chinese New Year Masterpost

祝大家恭喜發財，身體健康！馬年大吉，馬到成功～

Happy Lunar New Year, everyone!

It is, if you haven't already guessed, the Year of the Horse—the Fire Horse to be exact. As a result, it is said that this year will be one of action, success, strength, and passion. Quite like the equine personality, don't you think? Well, to celebrate this fact we've put together a few recipes for y'all to share during these next couple weeks of celebration:

Year of the Horse Bento

Princess Potato's Green Tea Noodle Stir Fry Surprise

The Lunar New Year holds a special place in our hearts and in the hearts of many an Asian American or Asian-Asian for that matter. With that said, we wish you the greatest happiness as well as good fortune, good health, and prosperity this new year.

Love,

Chinese New Year Special: Princess Potato's Green Tea Noodle Stir Fry Surprise

Noodles and dumplings are staples for Lunar New Year celebrations everywhere. Here's our take on traditional New Year noodle dishes that is simple and budget-friendly. Sure, while it's not the most beautiful of dishes, it'll taste great with the dumplings you will have made (or bought) for New Year's dinner.

Chinese New Year Special: Year of the Horse Bento

新年快樂！馬年大吉。Happy Lunar Year, y'all~

2014 is the Year of the Horse, and what better way to celebrate your first lunch of the new year than with a cute and delicious horse-themed bento! 

Monday Meals: Tanpopo

Yay! More ramen.

So we've been reviewing a lot of Japanese restaurants lately. Sorry about that! We swear 

we 'll be doing something different next week. But for now, take a look at this review!

Monday Meals: Ippuku

Yes, this is exactly what you think it is. Bacon mochi—aka the most delicious thing to ever be in my mouth. Ha.

If you're interested in trying out some fancy Japanese cuisine without having to go out for sushi for the 50th time (no complaints here), you might want to go to an izakaya like Ippuku instead. They serve an array of different alcoholic beverages with various side dishes like the traditional yakitori (a grilled chicken kebab) and kara-age (fried chicken). With that said, there should be warnings about the near pornographic food pictures ahead.

Friday Fashion: Potato's Makeup Routine Tutorial

Seeking to get rid of dark circles and create an even skin tone?

Follow this simple and easy make up routine!

Monday Meals: Orochon Ramen

Like ya ramen, s-p-i-c-y? Then Orochon's your guy. This popular ramen place offers ramen in count this: NINE different levels of spicy. It'll be sure to satisfy your taste for all things hot and karai ("spicy").

Monday Meals: Ajisen Ramen

Okay so ramen connoisseurs may judge but yes, we decided to go to a ramen fast food chain this time!

An international franchise, Ajisen is found all over the world so obviously we had to give it a try.

Happy New Year!

"She quietly expected great things to happen to her, and no doubt that's one of the reasons why they did."

- Zelda Fitzgerald

Thank you to all of our followers for their continued support through the past year. We created this blog because we're great supporters of the kawaii-sugoi life that we feel EVERYBODY should be able to experience. It's a way of life more than anything else. If we've helped to make any one of you at any one moment of any one day feel a little happier, a little more kawaii, a little more confident and creative, then this has been a worthwhile journey for us all. Keep an eye out for us in the coming year—one that promises tons more surprises and adventures!

Oh and here's a quick recap of the special New Year's posts:

Waterfall Braid Tutorial

Gradient Doll Lip Tutorial

Cheers,