Durian chips

I saw these durian chips at CMart in Boston's Chinatown this past Sunday. I've never seen them at the local Asian grocery store before! I thought about buying some to try, but forgot to pick some up. I'm curious and will have to get some next time. They look like they might have been freeze-dried.

And, no, these packaged durian chips were not odorous!

Chinese New Year red bean gelatin

When I was in college, I got really into Jello. I just found it really interesting and neat. I tried making different things - such as a tri-layered coffee/chocolate/milk gelatin. I once even put egg in my jello (was trying to go for an artistic effect but it did not turn out well) and also made jello beans.

I was looking for a dessert to make for an early Chinese New Year dinner and came across this red bean tri-layered gelatin that looks really cool (check it out!), and thought I'd try giving it a shot.

I added an extra layer of cherry jello (4 layers total,) just to have another of layer of red (it is Chinese New Year of course.) It turned out pretty well. :) I didn't get to snap a picture of it, but next time!

Raw chocolate pudding

I came across this very different raw chocolate pudding recipe on allrecipes.com.

It won't taste exactly the same as your typical Jello pudding, but it is pudding-like and quite yummy. Its main ingredients are banana and avocado, which give it the texture. I also used unsweetened almond milk, lime juice, agave nectar to sweeten, and cocoa powder. (Once, I added shredded coconut and used cacao nibs instead of cocoa powder, which gives the pudding a crunch to it.) Then, blended it with a hand blender.

(One of these days I will try a durian pudding!)

It is quite rich, delicious, and nutritious!