Friday, July 17, 2009

Summer White Jeans and Dessert

Summer White Jeans

Let’s talk about white jeans. In summer, if I ever wear jeans, especially skinny jeans, I would prefer to wear white more than dark jeans because they look good under the summer sun. This is my first time to have a good pair of white skinny jeans. I was cheap before and I just have one pair of white skinny jeans from Hollister that I bought four or five years ago ( although, I had a good pairs of white in 7 For All Mankind but wide legs). I’m very glad to have gotten this EVER jeans at Barney’s on sale from $252 down to $74. I’m also happy with the way they fit and feel comfy like legging. I don’t wear jeans often for some reason but when I do, I definitely enjoy it. I wore with Tao light weight jacket/shrug, Helmut Lang white tank, MMMargiela cowboy boots. Maybe you can tell that I’ve been enjoying wearing these boots lately. Whenever I’ve had them on, I feel like a fancy cowgirl with a eccentric twist on Margiela.

MMMargiela necklace.

Summer Banana desert

The weather is getting hot here in Texas. It makes me recall my life in Vietnam, with the hot tropical climate. I used to go to the open-air market to eat banana desserts, like grilled banana with sauted green onion ( it sounds bizarre, right? but it’s so good), banana tempura, banana with coconut milk, banana ice-cream, etc… I love to eat anything cooked with banana. When I cook at home, I usually cook food in a traditional way, but sometimes I love to make up my own recipe. When I do, I love to make it an east meets west style. And here are my own east meets west banana desserts.

Grilled banana with pastry sheet and maple syrup.

First, you bake the pastry sheet and grill the banana in different ovens until it looks golden brown. Then, you alternately layer them with maple syrup, top with sauted green onion in peanut oil, roasted peanut and coconut milk. To cook the canned coconut milk, you mix it well with little salt, little tapioca flour and boil. This dessert has a complex taste of sweet, a little salty, creamy coconut milk and peanut.

Banana with vanilla Oreo ice-cream cake.This one is much easier to prepare. You just grill banana in the oven until it’s golden brown. Then, you layer it with vanilla Oreo cookie ice-cream cake ( you could use different ice-cream flavor but I think vanilla goes best with banana, so it won’t over power banana flavor). Finally, you top with cacao powder. The little touch of Oreo cookies and cacao powder do not overpower the banana flavor but give your mouth a nice blending taste. Enjoy your summer dessert!! Wishing everyone a fabulous weekend !!!! Hugs…Hanh ps: you might try to make banana dessert on this weekend with your family and friends and when you buy banana, you choose the ripe one is better for sweetness…xoxo..!

42 comments on “Summer White Jeans and Dessert”

Anonymous on July 18, 2009 at 3:19 am said:

Did you used to eat the dried banana chips or "deep fried" banana? lol

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proudly says, on July 18, 2009 at 3:30 am said:

hi hanh!
yay! i've been thinking of wearing my white jeans too!
but never get a chance to wear it since i've been so busy
besides, mr, freddy always stains my clothes.

anyway, you really pulled off those jeans neatly!
and yeah, the MMM cowboy boots look so purple-y yummy!

hmmm…seeing those banana desserts make me hungry.
too bad! mr. freddy can't eat bananas.
it's so strange that he's allergic with bananas.
he gets rash on his face and bottom when he eats it.

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Faridah on July 18, 2009 at 3:47 am said:

That banana recipe looks so yummy. I love the black and white outfit as a greeting to the warmer weather. Refreshing xx

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-h on July 18, 2009 at 4:18 am said:

nice jeans.
also, the coconut milk sounds so good.

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FashionHippieLoves on July 18, 2009 at 4:52 am said:

you look so good in this jeans!!!!
And the food mhhhhh yummi yummiiiii

X

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The Fabulous Girl on July 18, 2009 at 6:58 am said:

u look so good in those white jeans and the margiela boots. love the dessert too. makes me hungry looking at it.
xoxo
mina

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Misu on July 18, 2009 at 9:03 am said:

love your jeans!
i'm searching for a good one forever….
so tough to find a really good one…

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bloo. on July 18, 2009 at 9:47 am said:

aww … you look awesome !!

xoxo.
bloo.

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D on July 18, 2009 at 9:58 am said:

You look great in white jeans! Bananas are delicious… especially plantains!

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Sher on July 18, 2009 at 9:59 am said:

oh you make me wanna go out and buy white jeans!

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alicevr on July 18, 2009 at 12:39 pm said:

Thank you for comment my blog! So, if you like fresh dirnk and banana flavour i think you have to try a banana daiquiri frozen! easy to do: put in the blender half banana, lime juice and ice. Put in the small tumbler glass and add some white rhum shaked whit banana cream. Enjoy!

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Anonymous on July 18, 2009 at 12:43 pm said:

fabulous outfit darl! i love how the boots also have white on it, it creates a great contrast…and those boots are definitely to die for!
the dessert is exquisite.you could well win a cooking competition with that recipe! i've never heard of onion with banana before ;P will try it out Diane

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thischicksgotstyle on July 18, 2009 at 1:07 pm said:

Another gorgeous outfit!!
And the deserts look so good! I've been to vietnam once and always had banana pancakes, they're the best!
ps. your girls are adorable!!

x!

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Mary Margaret on July 18, 2009 at 3:05 pm said:

the jeans plus the margiela boots is an inspired look. it's so fun!

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What Was I Thinking? on July 18, 2009 at 3:36 pm said:

White denim is the hottest right now, you've defnitely put your own stamp on it!

Thanks for the recipes, must try it sometime!

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Terrance on July 18, 2009 at 3:39 pm said:

I love your outfit. It's nice and summery but it is way to hot in Houston to wear a nice shrug like the Tao one you are wearing. Thanks for the banana recipes! I think I may try the banana and ice cream recipe.

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lovecoutureluxe on July 18, 2009 at 4:04 pm said:

Hello there hottie! Woohooo *whistles*

xx Adeliet

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The Little Fashion Treasury on July 18, 2009 at 4:05 pm said:

Happy sunny weekend, FANCY COWGIRL HANH

I´m so in love with these MM booties, everytime I see them I love them a little bit more! And I had them in my hands and didn´t buy…ahhh … tragedy )

Love especially your second photo!!!

Enjoy your weekend with your family!!!

Hugs & Kisses
Martina

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Style Scientist on July 18, 2009 at 5:22 pm said:

I love everything about this look, Hanh! You're such a stylish lady with an amazing taste in fashion and food!
http://stylescientist.blogspot.com/

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Monika on July 18, 2009 at 6:38 pm said:

it's my first time right here, but i need to say that your blog is amazing!! Love the whole look. And when we can wear white jeans? Only in the summer! So thats great that you are wearing them right now;)!

http://jeadorefashion.blogspot.com

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Thumbelina Fashionista on July 18, 2009 at 7:52 pm said:

I've been wanting a pair of white jeans but never got around to it…hmmm…you've got me thinking!!

I love bananas too…yummm….

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janettaylor on July 18, 2009 at 7:55 pm said:

Hi Hanh,

Ur jacket is really cooool! I die for…

XoXo

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Cruz on July 18, 2009 at 11:02 pm said:

Wow score on those jeans! I wanna try the banana with green onions, sounds interesting.

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NICOLE on July 19, 2009 at 1:01 am said:

love your all white outfit! would you be interested in exchanging links?

http://www.theavenuea.blogspot.com

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Denise on July 19, 2009 at 3:23 am said:

fabulous outfit! i love the bolero jacket.

btw you're in my blog links. I love your style. One of my fave.

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Kat on July 19, 2009 at 3:58 am said:

I've never owned white jeans…and I've only recently worn white blouse comfortably. You look good…and the food sure looks yummy!

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KAELA on July 19, 2009 at 3:59 am said:

food looks divine and your shoes are great!

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queen atika on July 19, 2009 at 7:22 am said:

i love your pictures!

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Marcella on July 19, 2009 at 8:11 am said:

I love that you paired it with those wicked boots, rather than just plain high heels!

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Sales Rack Raider on July 19, 2009 at 9:34 am said:

I never imagined that the humble banana could be made into such fancy desserts. They look great.

Jacket + boots = a really distinct look. Even though the boots are clearly cowboy boots, I didn't even associate your look with "cowgirl." It's just so unique.

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Alberto Hugo Rojas on July 19, 2009 at 10:20 am said:

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Cheryl on July 19, 2009 at 11:40 am said:

So loving the black on white combination of your outfit with the Margiela blue boots.

Those banana recipes are so mouth watering. Will definitely try the one with vanilla ice-cream or if not a banana split, split half the banana and layer on top different flavors of your fave ice-cream and voila! Happy Sunday, Hahn!

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Hippiegirl on July 19, 2009 at 12:18 pm said:

how beautiful! i love the way you're wearing that top
and cool boots!

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freeteyme on July 19, 2009 at 6:06 pm said:

love black and white and specially love all these yummy banana desserts you posted! Now I am craving for them!

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La Couturier on July 19, 2009 at 6:22 pm said:

I hope your weekend was fabulous! (: Can't wait for more pictures (:

bisous,
La C.

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Keith on July 19, 2009 at 10:47 pm said:

You look fantastic. I don't really wear white jeans, but I've got some friends (both male and female) who do. Hope you had a good weekend.

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PUNKIE on July 20, 2009 at 9:04 am said:

mmmm this sweets seems so yummi!
the outfit is great! I love so much black and white!

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Anonymous on July 20, 2009 at 7:20 pm said:

Hi Hanh,
Love the outfit! Funny, I'm wearing my white jean capris today. Was also looking at a pair of white jeans to buy online this morning.
You always look so beautiful in all of your pictures.

Have a great day!
~ Athena from Dallas

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Moomby on July 21, 2009 at 1:30 am said:

thanks for the recipe ideas! they sound so good!

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Kate on July 21, 2009 at 8:49 am said:

Dear Hahn,

I love to check out your blog for the beautiful pictures from time to time. Keep them coming!

I also want to add that I have nominated you for the Kreativ Blogger Award!

Please check out my blog for the details.

Cheers,
Kate
from http://www.theleftlook.com

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