Spicy dinners, easy weeknights, and the trips in between.
I’m Erwina — Indonesian-born, North Carolina–based, cooking for an English husband and two boys who’ll eat anything as long as it isn’t bland. This is where the recipes, the travel notes, and the family chaos live.
Latest from the Kitchen
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Crispy Roast Pork Shoulder Picnic (Bone-In) | Easy Crackling Recipe + Homemade Gravy
If you’ve been looking for a crispy pork shoulder recipe that delivers both juicy meat and perfect crackling, this Bone-In Pork Shoulder Picnic Roast (often found at Walmart) is one of the most reliable cuts you can use. This affordable pork shoulder picnic is ideal for anyone wanting crispy pork skin without complicated prep or…
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Spanish Garlic Shrimp Recipe (Gambas al Ajillo) – Spain’s Favorite Tapas
If you love Spanish food, then you have to try Gambas al Ajillo, also known as Spanish Garlic Shrimp. This dish is one of Spain’s most favorite tapas, and for a good reason. it’s packed with deliciousness, infused with smoky chili, and cooked in a luscious garlic butter sauce. It’s quick, easy, and incredibly flavorful!…
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Chicken satay Recipe Indonesian version
Chicken satay or we call it sate ayam, a beloved dish from Indonesia, consists of tender chunks of chicken skewered on bamboo sticks, then grilled to perfection over charcoal or a BBQ grill. The result? A crispy, browned exterior with juicy, flavorful meat inside. What truly elevates this dish is the rich, creamy peanut sauce…
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Garlic Chili Oil with Fried Shrimp Paste (Sambal Terasi Goreng)
Upgrade your garlic chili oil for better taste by adding shrimp paste! It gives a bold, tasty, and umami flavor that’ll take any dish to the next level. This Garlic Chili Oil with Fried Shrimp Paste (Sambal Terasi Goreng) is Perfect for dipping, drizzling, or mixing into your favorite meals, It brings the heat and depth…
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Crispy Fried Tofu Tempura Pockets Filled With Vegetables (Indonesian Tahu Isi)
Looking for a unique and delicious vegetarian dish? Try this Crispy Fried Tofu Tempura Pockets Filled with Vegetables recipe! These golden, crunchy tofu pockets are stuffed with a savory vegetable filling, perfect snack or side dish. Inspired by a popular Indonesian street food, this dish takes puff tofu to the next level by stuffing it…
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Crispy Fried Oxtail with Soy Sauce | Indonesian Sop Buntut Goreng Recipe
Crispy fried oxtail paired with Indonesian vegetable soup, perfect for the cold weather! Did you know there are many varieties of oxtail soup around the world? Even in Indonesia, we have different types of oxtail soup recipes—the original clear soup, Sop Buntut Goreng (fried oxtail soup), and Sop Buntul Bakar (grilled oxtail soup). Today, I’m…
Trips the Boys Actually Asked to Repeat
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SIX FLAGS GREAT ADVENTURE NEW JERSEY: ALL THE RIDES, WHAT TO EAT, AND EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
Hello from Jackson, New Jersey! This time we traded our usual Florida theme park trips for something a little closer to home — Six Flags Great Adventure. Between Kingda Ka towering over the parking lot and the smell of funnel cake in the air the second we walked in, we knew it was going to…
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TOP THINGS TO DO AND WHAT TO EAT AT SEAWORLD ORLANDO – FLORIDA
Our tour and review guide of SeaWorld Orlando, we hope to help you decide what you want to see and do at SeaWorld! This marine zoo- logical theme park has been entertaining guests for decades with its incredible lineup of shows and attractions, including some of the best roller coasters in the state! If you were…
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THINGS WE DO AT UNIVERSAL STUDIO ORLANDO FOR ONE DAY, INCLUDING TIPS, TRICKS AND EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE VISITING
If you’re planning a trip to Universal Studios Orlando for the first time in 2023, you’re probably looking for information about the various attractions, hotels, dining options, and events that the park has to offer. Well, you’ve come to the right place. In this post, we’ll be sharing everything we know about Universal Studios, including…
B.E.A.N. — Benoa, Erwina, Arthur, Nigel
We’re a family of four who cook first and ask questions later — Indonesian heat meets British Sunday roasts, filtered through two kids who somehow both love chili and refuse mushrooms. Everything here gets cooked in our own kitchen before it’s written down.