uwa challenge 06 !!🧺 :cherry_blossom:

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challenge blog :: :house_with_garden: ukiyo

#myfavoritesnack — “a little salty, a little sweet—just like me.” 🤍

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hi sweethearts! welcome to a little snack moment from me to you. as a baker, a home cook and a professional snacker, let’s be honest, i’ve made it my personal mission to perfect the ultimate balance of salty & sweet snacks. not just treats for the bakery, but things i love to nibble on when i’m in the studio, writing, or watching the clouds roll by outside my kitchen window or even watching tv shows and movies.

this blog is part love letter to my cravings, and part invitation for you to share your faves too. so let’s get snacking, shall we?🍿 :strawberry: :doughnut: 🥒

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🧂 savory & salty first

1. pickles & all things pickled 🥒

okay let’s start with something strong—i love pickles. and i don’t mean just cucumbers. i mean pickled onions, pickled radishes, even little jars of spiced pickled carrots. i love the crunch, the tang, the way it wakes up your mouth. i could snack on them straight from the jar… and i do.

2. homemade cheese balls 🧀

these are my go-to comfort snack. i make them in small batches—golden, melty, lightly crispy on the outside. i like adding a little dash of rosemary or paprika just for that hint of surprise. cheesy, cozy, and so satisfying.

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:lollipop: onto the sweets

3. funfetti marshmallow popcorn snack 🍿 :rainbow:

this is such a mood. imagine warm popcorn tossed with melted marshmallows, rainbow sprinkles, and a tiny pinch of sea salt. it’s gooey, crunchy, sweet, and just chaotic enough to feel like a celebration. i make big batches of this in pink boxes for gifting (and for sneaking into my room for movie nights).

4. sugar-glazed donuts :doughnut:

yes, i bake for work, but when i bake for me—it’s donuts. light, fluffy, with a glossy sugar glaze that catches the light. sometimes i add edible flowers or crushed freeze-dried berries to the top. they’re sweet, simple, and a little romantic.

5. tanghulu (candied fruit) :strawberry: :candy:

making tanghulu has become one of my favorite snack rituals. i coat strawberries, grapes, or even orange slices in a crisp sugar shell. they look like little jewels and crackle so perfectly when you bite in. making them feels like a secret tradition.

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:cherry_blossom: until next time—may your pantry be full and your cravings be cute, with sugar-sticky fingers and a jar of pickles on standby,

alora :sparkles: :kiss: