The Ask Anna Blog

Apple Cider Lime Soda Mocktail

Apple cider and lime juice topped with sparkling club soda, this apple cider lime soda mocktail is fresh, delicious, and perfect for Dry January. Hi! This is Andrea from Cooking with a Wallflower, and I’m back this month on Ask Anna to share with you a brand new mocktail perfect for Dry January. Apple Cider Lime Soda Mocktail So many things have been happening lately. Our days have been filled with prepping for the arrival of our baby boy. It’s exciting but also overwhelming as we try to navigate this new part of our lives. Plus, trying to recuperate from… Read More

Walk-in Pantry Organization Ideas for Oddly Shaped Pantries

I scoured the internet looking for walk-in pantry organization ideas for oddly shaped pantries, but couldn’t find answers. This project was a fun challenge to help the homeowner find answers to her pantry organization problems. Pantry Organization Ideas for Oddly Shaped Pantries Last fall a friend of mine, who is a real estate agent, called me up and asked me to help her friend who had recently purchased a house. They had a decent sized walk-in kitchen pantry, but it was an oddly shaped pantry, with narrow shelves, and the owner needed help organizing it. I always love an organizing… Read More

Honey Garlic Soy Avocado Cucumber Salad

Avocado, cucumbers, and red onions tossed in a sweet and tangy garlic sauce. This honey garlic cucumber salad is refreshing, perfect with rice or noodles. Hi! This is Andrea from Cooking with a Wallflower. I’m back this month on Ask Anna to share with you a brand new recipe perfect for the summer. We don’t have that many hot days in San Francisco. But when we do, during warm summer days, I really prefer meals that don’t require much cooking. The simpler the meal, the better. Mostly because a hot kitchen on already hot days is not my favorite place… Read More

Salted Honey Pistachio Brie Puff Pastry

Melted brie wrapped in puff pastry and topped with honey, pistachio and sea salt. This salted honey pistachio brie puff pastry is simple, delicious, and perfect for meals with friends. Hi! This is Andrea from Cooking with a Wallflower, and this month I’m back to share with you an amazing dish. Especially if you love cheese. I’m always looking for appetizers and snacks that can be served for all purposes. And this one is seriously delish. If you’re a fan of brie, this salted honey pistachio brie puff pastry will be the perfect appetizer and snack for you. You can… Read More

A Master Bathroom Remodel to Flower Farming, a Life Update

It has been a long time since I’ve written a post here, which I miss doing, but life has a way of throwing curve balls and sometimes it takes you in a direction you never would have expected. During the pandemic we sold our house and moved to a suburb of the city we were living in. We weren’t really even looking to move, but you know us and houses, God always has a plan. Our new home has provided a quieter life, with more land, and endless potential. If you had told me 3 years ago, I’d be where… Read More

Vietnamese Style Iced Matcha Coffee

Strongly brewed iced coffee sweetened with matcha infused condensed milk. This Vietnamese Style Iced Matcha Coffee is easy to make and so perfect for hot summer mornings. Hi! This is Andrea from Cooking with a Wallflower, and this month, I’m back to share with you a brand new recipe. This past month has been so busy for me. I feel like I’ve been all over the place trying to get things done. And since I’ve been running on less sleep than usual, I really need a pick me up to keep me going throughout the day. Have you had Vietnamese… Read More