The Ask Anna Blog

Black Pepper Mushroom Fried Rice

ThenRice cooked with pantry ingredients like corn, mushrooms, and scallions in a black pepper sauce. This black pepper mushroom fried rice is simple, delicious, and perfect for a fast weeknight meal. Hi! This is Andrea from Cooking with a Wallflower, and this month I wanted to share with you a brand new recipe perfect for weeknight dinners. We’ve been working longer hours lately so we’ve been doing a lot of meal prepping. And if we didn’t meal prep, then we’re always on the lookout for quick and easy meals. For dinners that don’t take long for us to prep and… Read More

Blood Orange Mimosa

A winter inspired cocktail made of one part blood orange juice, one part champagne, and crushed ice. This blood orange mimosa is perfect for weekends with family and friends. 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 recipe, a bright and fun, blood orange mimosa. I hope that you guys have been staying dry these past few months. We’ve had pretty relentless rain storms since the beginning of the year. And while it’s amazing that the rain is helping us out of years long… 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

Korean Style Spicy Mushroom Soup

Silken tofu cooked with all sorts of mushrooms in a spicy broth. This Korean Style Spicy Mushroom Soup is a classic at Korean restaurants and so comforting on a cold day. Hi! This is Andrea from Cooking with a Wallflower, and this month, I’m back on Ask Anna to share with you a brand new warm and comforting recipe, Korean Style Spicy Mushroom Soup. I’m hoping that you are safe wherever it is you are right now. It’s been as wintery as it ever gets in the Bay Area these past two weeks. We’ve been in a drought for years… Read More

Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake

Coffee cake filled with mini chocolate chips and topped with a buttery chocolate chip crumble. This chocolate chip coffee cake is simple, delicious, and perfect with your morning cup of coffee. Hi! It’s Andrea from Cooking with a Wallflower, and I’m here this month to share a brand new recipe on Ask Anna. It’s been so cold and gloomy lately. Which means it’s the perfect time to bake. I love the cozy warmth and the sweet smell of baked goods emanating from the oven on a cold day. Don’t you? Who needs to turn on the heater when you have… 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