Home Again

Just came back from Taiwan last night.  It was such a short trip for us and we were sick most of the time.  But we managed to have good food as always.  I love this cheese puff sponge cake and it is not so easy to find this kind of traditional Taiwanese cake in Taipei anymore. 

At this trip,  I discovered Songshan Culture and Creative Park located near Taipei 101 where the annual marketplace, Taipei Original Festival, was set up to introduce independent artists and arts/craft show.  I absolutely love the space.  It was converted from an old cigarette factory.  I met bag and clothing makers, jam makers, Miao Marmalade , and even ceramic artists. I was especially happy to meet the owner of a small publishing company,  KK Books, where I found the printing technique in Taiwan can be so awesome!!  I am so proud of being a Taiwanese!

Of course,  I also went to the zoo with Ev where we always have a lot of fun.  It never gets old to see camels, tigers, monkeys, pandas, elephants, hippos, and rhinos,  and the best part was to have ice cream after visiting the zoo.  I love Taipei Zoo!

Back to the states and the temperature is in the 30s with adjusting jet lag with a small child.  Arghhhh!