Come join me as I try my hand at baking and decorating! Be careful....it's going to get MESSY (I am like a human tornado in the kitchen)!
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| Our family! |
"Hanai" is a Hawaiian word that means "to adopt; to be close; to nourish; to sustain". Adopted from South Korea as a baby, I have always put a high value on the quality of relationships in my life. Although my path to self-discovery was a rocky one, God has always provided for me, surrounding me with the most unique, caring, and loving people - all of which I am proud to call family :0).
So naturally, I dedicate this blog to my family who has helped to nourish and sustain me; To my friends who are my true sisters; To my husband and son who love me better than anyone else could; And to Jesus who is my foundation and savior. We are one big OHANA!
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| My wonderful husband and me! |
Kina's Baking Craze
I love baking a little too much. It's definitely an obsession! My sweet husband sometimes looks at me with this beautiful glazed look (hopefully cream cheese haha just kidding...but seriously, who doesn't like cream cheese?!) when I start babbling on about cake decorating and cupcakes and frosting recipes - using terms like fondant, dirty icing, piping, etc. He always entertains me with sweet "uh-huh's" and "oh that's awesome" - what a nice man! I knew I loved him! However, this man is smart and aside from being supportive - he is my head taster - not a bad job if you ask me :)
Although I talk the big talk, the funny thing is...I am really in the beginning stages of learning how to bake. It's been in the past 3 months that I've seriously started to compare recipes and make notes in hopes of creating the best tasting version. As for looks...that's all new to me so we'll see what happens when I try to decorate!
Side note: I strongly believe in humility but I have a confession to boast....
I'm REALLY good at making funfetti cake from the box- I've made AND eaten enough of that in my short lifetime to feed a small, or perhaps very large village. Luckily I've had my dad and some close friends who share this passion with me. It's a problem.
How stoked would I be if I could make it from scratch AND make it look adorable?! I think I shall add this to my bucket list. Don't be surprised if this turns out to be my first conquest people!
Anywhoo, I'm so excited to start this adventure with you! I have a hard time accepting, or even admitting failure (a sure gem of my personality :0) HA!, but I want you have an authentic account of this journey. With that said, let's make a toast....HERE'S TO BAKING!!
P.S. I also like wine...a lot - but this blog is about baking :0)
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About Kina
Here's 10 fun fact about me:
1. I am in my late twenties and am married to the best man on the planet (Eric) and have a wee baby boy (Torrey).
2. I was born in South Korea, adopted by my wonderful family in CA, grew up in WA, transplanted on Kauai, and rooted in Bend, OR.
3. Four of the best years of my life were spent on the island of Kauai, where I rededicated my life to Jesus, made incredible friendships, and met my Prince Charming.
4. My son was born at home in our bath tub. Eep.
5. My friends are the most beautiful, kind, and talented group of ladies that you will ever meet (did I mention they were good-looking? The are GORGEOUS both inside and out!).
6. I am a daddy's girl through and through. My dad is my hero and I love him dearly. LOVE YOU DADDY!
7. I watch too many cooking/baking/wedding reality shows on Netflix. TOO many.
8. My favorite TV show is Downton Abbey. If I were alive then, I would want to be a cook and I DON'T CARE if that's one of the lowest jobs in the house! Feeding people is a joy!
9. I LOVE dancing, I will dance to anything, anytime, anywhere!
10. I am EXCITED/TERRIFIED to be starting this blog! Thank you for following me!
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I love it Kina! I can't wait to see the amazingly delicious & adorable treats you week create! Best wishes on your sweet journey, beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThank you Julie!!! You are a huge inspiration for all this, I love you so much!
Deleteoh my freakin' gosh. As if I weren't obsessed with you enough already you had to go and write an insanely adorable and witty BAKING BLOG!? Kina Lee not only are you my most favorite female on this planet you are now my most favorite blogging female on this planet! I couldn't be more proud, intrigued, excited and slightly jealous in my entire life! I am crazy in love with you and want to read more!!!! I'm hooked! You're more exciting than Downton!
ReplyDeleteLOGAN! Thank you for all of your love and support, you've ALWAYS been there to root me on and it means so much to me. Haha, not sure if I can beat out Downton - but in terms of happy things happening...I might win :)
DeleteAgreed! Way more exciting than Downton (although I do love me some British peeps)! This is going to be so much fun, and hopefully I can attempt some things that you do. You're the best. Have fun with it, my seester. PS- I am UH-MAZ-ING at making those lemon poppyseed muffins from the box... but then I only eat the tops and it's a big waste. XOXO
ReplyDeleteYes, ERICA! Box recipes will always hold a special place in my heart! I haven't tried those but they sound fantastic! I LOVE lemon, and poppyseeds, and muffins! LOVE YOU and miss you! I'll have to find a good Australian treat to make - let me know if you have any ideas!
DeleteDarling Kina! I am so proud of you and your wisdom to follow your passion. You are such an incredible, whole, balanced woman. I cannot WAIT to see where your culinary adventures take you...and know that I'll be traipsing along behind hoping to scoop of tasty crumbs from your delicious concoctions.
ReplyDeleteTHANK YOU EMILY LOVE! Yes, I'm counting on you to try these out so that when you move to Bend we can open a bakery haha! LOVE YOU, thank you for your kind kind words!
DeleteDearest Kina! I'm so excited that you have started this & i get to see what you are up to! I miss you so much! Can't wait for more of your adventures! Love you!
ReplyDeleteAMANDA!!! I think about you ALL the time and miss you too and beautiful Kaori! Hope all is well! LOVE YOU!!!
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