So, here are some foods that Tessa makes for her children and her friends:

----------Drinks/Teas----------

Celestial Milk Tea: This creamy, pastel-colored tea is infused with gentle, floral space herbs and sprinkled with star-shaped jellies made from fruit juice. The jellies float inside the tea, glowing faintly, and when stirred, they swirl around like a galaxy. The straws she provides are decorated with tiny, twinkling stars, and the cups themselves have cute little faces painted on them. For the friends, Tessa personalizes each tea with their favorite flavors, like vanilla-constellation or moonberry, and adds cute little milk foam art on top shaped like animals.

Nebula Night Milk Tea: A soothing lavender tea with a swirl of starry, pastel-colored milk and galaxy pearls that shimmer as you drink. Topped with tiny sugar stars.

Stardust Jasmine Blossom: Delicate jasmine tea infused with sparkling stardust, served in a crystal cup that glows faintly. Each sip has floral undertones with a sweet, cosmic finish.

Lunar Eclipse Chai: Spiced chai with dark chocolate and cinnamon, served with a crescent moon-shaped foam art. A cozy, warming drink perfect for cold, starry nights.

Comet's Tail Citrus Tea: A refreshing blend of lemon and orange zest with a hint of honey, decorated with a glowing, comet-shaped sugar piece on the side.

Galaxy Bloom Tea: A floral tea that "blooms" when hot water is poured over it, turning from a deep blue to a soft purple. Served with a floating, edible galaxy flower.

Aurora Borealis Matcha: Creamy Matcha tea mixed with spirulina and butterfly pea powder, creating an ombre of green and blue like the northern lights. Topped with matcha foam stars.

Meteor Shower Earl Grey: Classic Earl Grey tea with vanilla and bergamot, served with star-shaped sugar cubes that sparkle and dissolve like falling meteors.

Saturn's Ring Iced Tea: A layered iced tea with lemon, hibiscus, and green tea that creates Saturn's rings effect in the glass. Garnished with a sugar ring around the rim.

Celestial Rose Milk Tea: A sweet, rosy milk tea with hints of vanilla and cardamom, served in a glass teacup with floating rose petals shaped like mini planets.

Supernova Berry Tea: A vibrant mix of blueberry and raspberry tea, exploding with flavor. Served with popping candy on the side to simulate the feeling of a supernova burst.

Starlight Matcha Latte: A creamy matcha latte with swirls of steamed milk, sprinkled with edible stardust for a shimmering galaxy effect. Topped with a tiny matcha mochi star.

Milky Way Hojicha Tea: Roasted hojicha tea served with steamed milk, creating a comforting, smoky-sweet flavor. The drink is topped with a frothy milk foam and a drizzle of honey, arranged to look like the Milky Way.

Galaxy Jasmine Iced Tea: A refreshing jasmine tea brewed cold, with swirls of blue and purple butterfly pea flower tea. The drink shifts colors, resembling a galaxy in a glass, and is served with a slice of citrus.

Nebula Genmaicha: A toasty blend of green tea and roasted brown rice (genmaicha) with hints of star anise and cinnamon. The drink is brewed to a deep, nebula green and served with a star-shaped rice cracker.

Lunar Yuzu Tea: A sweet and tangy yuzu citrus tea, brewed with honey and fresh yuzu slices. The tea has a light, golden color and is served with a tiny moon-shaped candy on the rim of the cup.

Crescent Moon Sencha: A sweet and tangy yuzu citrus tea, brewed with honey and fresh yuzu slices. The tea has a light, golden color and is served with a tiny moon-shaped candy on the rim of the cup.

Solar Eclipse Chai: A bold chai tea with a rich blend of spices, including cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, and cloves. It's served with a black sesame and milk foam swirl, resembling a solar eclipse.

Aurora Borealis Iced Matcha: A cold matcha drink with layered colors—green from the matcha and purple from butterfly pea flower tea. The layers create a striking aurora borealis effect in the glass.

Comet Blossom Oolong: Fragrant oolong tea infused with cherry blossoms, giving it a light floral aroma and taste. The tea is served with a sprinkle of edible pink flower petals that look like comet trails.

Shooting Star Kukicha: A nutty kukicha (twig tea) with notes of roasted chestnut and vanilla. The tea is served with tiny star-shaped ice cubes that melt, leaving sparkles in the drink.

Vanilla Apple Chai: A spiced chai tea infused with apple slices and vanilla bean. The combination of cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves gives it a warm, cozy flavor, while the apple and vanilla add a sweet, fruity twist.

Spiced Apple Vanilla Rooibos: Rooibos tea brewed with slices of baked apple and vanilla extract. The naturally sweet and nutty flavor of rooibos is enhanced by the warming spices of cinnamon and a hint of caramelized apple.

Caramel Apple Vanilla Black Tea: A rich black tea with the flavors of caramelized apples and a smooth vanilla finish. The tea is brewed with cinnamon and topped with a drizzle of vanilla syrup, giving it a dessert-like richness.

Apple Cinnamon Vanilla Oolong: Fragrant oolong tea infused with apple slices and a dash of cinnamon, balanced with the smooth sweetness of vanilla bean. The oolong's natural floral notes combine beautifully with the fruity apple and creamy vanilla.

Warm Vanilla Apple Chamomile: A soothing chamomile tea with warm vanilla and apple flavors. The calming chamomile is paired with lightly spiced apple and a touch of vanilla for a drink perfect for relaxation.

Honey Apple Vanilla Green Tea: Green tea brewed with fresh apple slices and vanilla, sweetened with a touch of honey. The light, grassy flavor of the green tea pairs perfectly with the sweetness of apple and the subtle creaminess of vanilla.

Vanilla Spiced Apple Cider Tea: A spiced herbal tea blend that tastes like hot apple cider. Made with dried apple pieces, cinnamon, cloves, and vanilla bean, this tea is perfect for a cozy evening, offering a warm apple flavor with a creamy vanilla aftertaste.

Apple Ginger Vanilla Herbal Tea: A refreshing herbal tea brewed with fresh ginger, dried apple pieces, and a hint of vanilla. The ginger adds a subtle spice, while the apple and vanilla create a naturally sweet, soothing flavor.

Baked Apple Vanilla White Tea: A delicate white tea with baked apple and vanilla flavors. The subtle sweetness of the white tea is complemented by soft, warm notes of cinnamon-baked apples and a hint of vanilla essence.

Cinnamon Apple Vanilla Pu-erh: A rich, earthy Pu-erh tea brewed with apple slices and vanilla. The deep, complex flavors of the Pu-erh tea are balanced by the natural sweetness of apple and the smooth creaminess of vanilla, with a dash of cinnamon for extra warmth.

----------Drinks/Coffees----------

Milky Way Mocha: A rich chocolate mocha swirled with caramel and topped with whipped cream and edible glitter, designed to look like the swirling Milky Way galaxy.

Cosmic Cloud Cappuccino: A light, fluffy cappuccino topped with cloud-shaped foam art and a sprinkle of golden sugar dust, creating the illusion of a tiny cloud floating in space.

Black Hole Espresso: A dark, intense espresso with hints of blackberry and star anise, served in a jet-black cup with a tiny swirling pattern to resemble a black hole.

Stellar Vanilla Bean Latte: Smooth vanilla bean latte with layers of galaxy-blue syrup, topped with sparkling silver sugar and a little moon cookie on the side.

Asteroid Americano: A bold Americano served with a sugar "asteroid" on the side that melts into the drink, adding hints of caramel and hazelnut as it dissolves.

Solar Flare Affogato: A shot of hot espresso poured over vanilla stardust ice cream, with a caramel swirl resembling solar flares. Served with a crunchy, cookie "sun" on the side.

Plasma Shot Cortado: A bold cortado with a hint of orange zest, served in a clear glass where plasma-like swirls of syrup mix into the coffee as you drink.

Supernova Espresso: A bold shot of espresso topped with a layer of dark chocolate foam. The foam is sprinkled with gold and silver edible glitter to create a supernova effect in the cup.

Cosmic Iced Coffee: Cold brew coffee layered with milk and butterfly pea flower tea, giving the drink a stunning blue and purple gradient. Served with a stardust sugar rim for extra sparkle.

Black Hole Americano: A deep, rich black Americano coffee with a swirl of activated charcoal and vanilla syrup, creating a dark, mysterious look. The drink is topped with a tiny chocolate "black hole" on a spoon.

Stellar Vanilla Latte: A warm vanilla latte with swirls of steamed milk and a dusting of edible glitter. The foam art features a shooting star, making each sip a celestial experience.

Nebula Mocha: A rich mocha coffee with layers of dark chocolate and espresso. The drink is topped with whipped cream and a nebula design made from colorful syrup swirls.

Galaxy Cappuccino: A frothy cappuccino with steamed milk poured in a swirling galaxy pattern. Topped with cocoa powder stars and a sprinkle of cinnamon for a warm, earthy flavor.

Comet Macchiato: A caramel macchiato with a layered, comet-tail effect created by drizzling caramel syrup in the foam. The espresso and milk swirl together like the tail of a comet streaking through space.

Planetary Cold Brew: Cold brew coffee served over ice with different "planetary" flavor shots like vanilla (Earth), hazelnut (Mars), and coconut (Neptune). Each shot creates a beautiful, planetary color swirl in the glass.

Lunar Eclipse Flat White: A smooth, velvety flat white coffee with a cocoa powder design resembling a lunar eclipse. The rich espresso is balanced with a perfect layer of silky steamed milk.

Starfall Affogato: A scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream "hit" with a shot of hot espresso, creating a stunning blend of flavors and textures. Topped with tiny silver star sprinkles that sparkle as the ice cream melts.

----------Desserts----------

Nebula Mochi: Soft, chewy mochi filled with a variety of cosmic-inspired fillings like stardust strawberry, galaxy matcha cream, and lunar black sesame. Each mochi is swirled with pastel colors, resembling nebula clouds.

Galaxy Taiyaki: Fish-shaped taiyaki pancake filled with sweet custard, red bean paste, or chocolate, with a cosmic twist—each taiyaki has a galaxy swirl pattern and is dusted with edible glitter.

Starlight Dorayaki: Fluffy dorayaki pancakes sandwiched with a creamy, stardust-infused red bean or matcha filling. The outer pancakes are decorated with tiny star shapes made from white chocolate.

Milky Way Dango: Skewered dango rice dumplings, dyed in pastel colors to look like the Milky Way. The dumplings are coated with sweet soy glaze and sprinkled with edible stardust for a glowing effect.

Meteorite Castella: Traditional Japanese castella cake, a soft and spongy honey cake, baked with a cosmic twist. The top layer features a starry design with galaxy-blue and purple marbling.

Shooting Star Warabi Mochi: Delicate, jelly-like warabi mochi, coated in star-shaped kinako (roasted soybean flour). Served with a side of sweet black sugar syrup, the mochi glows with pastel galaxy colors.

Supernova Yokan: A colorful, firm jelly dessert made from red bean paste and agar, arranged in layers to resemble a supernova explosion. The layers have swirls of purple, blue, and pink, with flecks of gold leaf for extra shimmer.

Lunar Matcha Parfait: A layered matcha parfait with green tea ice cream, sweet azuki (red bean paste), mochi, and whipped cream. Topped with a moon-shaped cookie and starry sprinkles.

Cosmic Anmitsu: A refreshing, traditional dessert with cubes of agar jelly, fresh fruits, sweet azuki paste, and matcha ice cream, all arranged in a star-shaped bowl. Drizzled with a galaxy-blue syrup.

Planetary Daifuku: Soft daifuku mochi filled with fruit-flavored creams, each one colored and decorated to resemble planets in the solar system. A different planet for each bite, with flavors like yuzu (Jupiter), peach (Venus), and blueberry (Neptune).

Stellar Matcha Cheesecake: Creamy matcha-flavored cheesecake with a galaxy glaze on top. The glaze swirls in shades of deep blue and green, and the cake is topped with edible silver stars and glitter.

Starfield Monaka: Crispy monaka wafers filled with a creamy, stardust-flavored red bean or ice cream filling. The wafers are decorated with tiny edible stars, creating a "starfield" effect.

Cosmic Manju: Soft, steamed manju buns filled with sweet azuki or custard, with a galaxy-blue outer shell and white chocolate stars decorating the surface. Each bun reveals a burst of flavor as you bite into the cosmic center.

Aurora Borealis Kakigori: Shaved ice dessert with layers of colorful syrup resembling the aurora borealis. Flavors include matcha, strawberry, and yuzu, with a topping of condensed milk and star-shaped jelly cubes.

Shooting Star Jelly: A clear jelly dessert with layers of blue and purple, filled with fruit and star-shaped agar pieces. The jelly glimmers with edible glitter, looking like a galaxy trapped in a cup.

Mooncake Monogatari: A Japanese-style mooncake with a soft, buttery crust, filled with smooth azuki bean paste and a salted egg yolk "moon" in the center. Each mooncake is painted with celestial designs of the moon and stars.

Starry Night Purin (Japanese Custard Pudding): Silky, smooth custard pudding topped with a caramel galaxy glaze. The caramel swirls in cosmic shades of dark blue and purple, with tiny white chocolate stars for decoration.

Celestial Wagashi: Traditional wagashi sweets in the shape of stars, moons, and planets. Each wagashi is made from sweet bean paste and colored with natural vegetable dyes to give a soft, glowing appearance.

Planet Mochi Ice Cream: Mochi-wrapped ice cream in a variety of flavors, each representing a different planet: Matcha (Earth), Mango (Mars), Black Sesame (Saturn), and Blueberry (Neptune). The mochi glows with soft pastel hues.

Galaxy Sweet Potato Pie: Sweet potato pie made with Japanese purple sweet potatoes, giving the filling a rich, galaxy-purple color. The crust is shaped like a crescent moon, and the pie is topped with whipped cream stars.

Starry Cosmic Brownies: Dense, fudgy brownies with swirls of galaxy-blue and purple icing. Topped with edible glitter, tiny silver star sprinkles, and moon-shaped sugar pieces.

Meteorite Cake Pops: Cake pops shaped like colorful meteors, with a shiny, textured outer shell. Each bite reveals a burst of different flavors like cosmic raspberry, moon cheese, or vanilla stardust.

Galaxy Jelly Cubes: Clear, jiggly jelly cubes that look like tiny galaxies inside! Each one is made with fruit juice, sparkling sugar, and floating edible stars.

Moonbeam Cookies: Soft, chewy sugar cookies shaped like crescent moons. The cookies are frosted with glowing, luminescent icing and dusted with edible glitter for a magical, moonlit effect.

Stellar Strawberry Shortcakes: Individual strawberry shortcakes with layers of fluffy cream and fresh strawberries, topped with a star-shaped golden sugar topper and a drizzle of stardust syrup.

Planetary Ice Cream Scoops: Scoops of ice cream that represent different planets, like Neptune (blueberry), Mars (strawberry), and Saturn (mango swirl). Each scoop comes with a candy "planet ring" and edible glitter.

Nebula Meringue Kisses: Light, airy meringues swirled with galaxy colors—deep blues, purples, and pinks. The meringues melt in your mouth, leaving a hint of vanilla and stardust.

Comet Tail Éclairs: Delicate éclairs filled with stardust cream, iced with pastel-colored glaze. The éclairs have comet tail designs made with white chocolate drizzle and shimmering sugar.

Solar System Donuts: A variety of colorful donuts, each representing a different planet. The donuts are ring-shaped with glossy icing and star-shaped sprinkles. Some have tiny candy planets orbiting the center!

Shooting Star Cheesecake Bars: Creamy cheesecake bars with a swirling galaxy design on top. Each bar is decorated with candy shooting stars, made from marzipan, and drizzled with caramel "stardust."

Meteor Shower Ice Cream Sandwiches: Soft cookie sandwiches filled with cosmic-flavored ice cream (such as stardust vanilla or comet chocolate). The cookies are speckled with edible glitter and topped with tiny sugar meteors.

Supernova Cake: A rich, multi-layered cake with deep blue and purple frosting, designed to resemble a supernova. When cut, the inside reveals hidden layers of rainbow colors, bursting with fruity flavor.

Galactic Cinnamon Rolls: Soft cinnamon rolls with spirals of pastel galaxy icing and a sprinkling of edible stars and glitter. The rolls are infused with a hint of vanilla and cardamom for extra warmth.

Asteroid Rock Candy: Colorful, crystallized rock candy that resembles asteroids! The candy is flavored with fruity notes and comes in shades of cosmic blues, pinks, and purples. Some even have tiny, sugary meteor shards.

Planetarium Pie: A round pie with a galaxy-inspired filling of mixed berries. The top crust is cut into shapes of stars, planets, and moons, with a shiny egg wash to give it a golden, otherworldly glow.

Stardust Cupcake Cones: Cupcakes baked in ice cream cones, frosted with swirling galaxy-colored icing. Each cone is topped with a candy shooting star and edible glitter, giving it the look of a cosmic explosion.

Crescent Moon Madeleines: Fluffy madeleines baked in the shape of crescent moons, dusted with powdered sugar, and filled with a soft, moon cheese cream in the center. The outer layer has a slight shimmer, mimicking moonlight.

Aurora Borealis Parfait: Layered parfaits with glowing, jelly-like layers in colors of the aurora borealis—green, blue, and purple. The parfait is topped with whipped cream and tiny candy stars, with a sprinkle of galaxy dust.

Intergalactic Macarons: Delicate macarons in celestial colors, filled with unique flavors like stardust lavender, cosmic lemon, and moon berry. Each macaron has a smiling, kawaii face or tiny star detailing.

Comet Ice Cream Floats: Creamy floats with swirls of pastel ice cream, topped with fizzy, galaxy-colored soda. Each float has a candy comet stick and floating stardust jellies inside the glass, creating a cosmic swirl as you sip.

Nebula Cupcakes: Vibrant, colorful, and full of whimsy. The cupcakes have fluffy, swirled frosting in galaxy-inspired hues—deep blues, purples, and pinks—resembling a nebula. She sprinkles the top with edible glitter, creating a shimmering effect. Each cupcake is topped with a tiny, kawaii figure: smiling stars, crescent moons, and even miniature versions of her children's favorite animals. Inside, the cupcake has layers of surprise flavors like moon cheese, cosmic berry jam, and starlight cream, making each bite as fun as it is tasty.

Kawaii Space Dango: Skewers of pastel-colored rice dumplings, each one shaped into kawaii faces of little stars, moons, and cosmic creatures. She adds a slight shimmer to the dango, making them look as though they've been touched by stardust. The flavors range from sweet vanilla galaxy to fruity stardust peach. Tessa serves them with a gentle smile, watching as everyone enjoys these light, chewy treats under the stars.

Moon Cheesecake: Soft, fluffy texture and is shaped like a crescent moon. The top of the cheesecake is dusted with powdered sugar to create the illusion of moon craters, and it's adorned with tiny star-shaped chocolate pieces. The cheesecake has a creamy, dreamy flavor that melts in your mouth, and she always serves it with a side of berry syrup, which she calls "Comet Sauce." Each bite feels like a comforting hug from the cosmos.

Meteor Macarons: Colorful macarons shaped like tiny planets, with fillings such as stardust vanilla, cosmic berry, and matcha moon dust. Each one has a cute, smiling face.

Galactic Donut Rings: Glazed donuts in the shape of planetary rings, each with a different flavor: blueberry for Neptune, strawberry for Mars, and lemon for Jupiter. They sparkle with edible glitter and are topped with tiny planet-shaped candies.

Cosmic Cupcake Constellations: Cupcakes with swirled galaxy frosting, topped with edible star-shaped candies. Each cupcake has a different constellation pattern made with sugar pearls and glitter, resembling the night sky.

Space Mochi Balls: Kawaii mochi balls filled with a variety of flavors, such as matcha, strawberry, and even a unique stardust flavor made from a secret blend of space berries. The mochi are colored in pastel shades—light pinks, blues, and purples—and each one is carefully shaped into adorable creatures like space bunnies, smiling clouds, and little moons. She dusts the mochi with powdered sugar to give them a soft, cloudy look. Each mochi has a tiny face, complete with rosy cheeks and shining eyes, making them almost too cute to eat.

----------Breakfast----------

Starry Tamagoyaki (Rolled Omelet): Traditional sweet tamagoyaki with a cosmic spin, each layer filled with soft cheese and tiny star-shaped vegetables. Served with a side of soy sauce for dipping.

Nebula Onigiri (Rice Balls): Colorful onigiri rice balls with cosmic fillings like galaxy plum, star-shaped salted salmon, and nebula seaweed. Each onigiri is dusted with edible glitter to resemble a nebula.

Galaxy Miso Soup: Classic miso soup with tofu and wakame, but with purple and blue swirls of vegetable dye to create a cosmic soup base. Topped with tiny star-shaped carrots and green onions.

Solar System Donburi: A cosmic twist on a donburi (rice bowl) with various toppings representing planets—teriyaki chicken for Earth, sunny-side-up egg for the Sun, pickled ginger for Mars, and sautéed spinach for Neptune.

Starlight Natto with Rice: Fermented soybeans (natto) served over warm rice, but with a drizzle of starlight syrup made from sesame oil and soy sauce, and topped with star-shaped seaweed.

Lunar Mochi Pancakes: Fluffy, soft pancakes with a chewy mochi texture, topped with stardust syrup (honey and edible glitter) and served with fresh berries shaped like little moons and planets.

Shooting Star Yakizakana (Grilled Fish): Grilled mackerel or salmon fillet arranged on a plate to look like a shooting star, with the tail made of colorful sautéed vegetables and sesame seeds sprinkled like cosmic dust.

Comet Udon Noodles: A bowl of steaming udon noodles with a rich, savory broth, topped with narutomaki (fish cake swirls) that look like comets and star-shaped tempura vegetables.

Space Katsu Sando: A traditional katsu sando (pork cutlet sandwich) made kawaii and cosmic with star-shaped bread and a drizzle of galaxy-colored sauce, served with a side of pickled vegetable planets.

Cosmic Chawanmushi (Steamed Egg Custard): A smooth, savory egg custard with hidden treasures like shrimp, chicken, and mushrooms inside. The surface is sprinkled with edible stardust, creating a shimmering galaxy effect.

Planetarium Porridge: A warm bowl of Japanese rice porridge (okayu) with a cosmic arrangement of toppings—soft-boiled egg as the Sun, pickled umeboshi for Mars, and tiny seaweed stars scattered across the surface.

Milky Way Gyoza: Crispy gyoza (dumplings) stuffed with a blend of minced pork, cabbage, and garlic, but folded in a crescent moon shape and served with a dipping sauce that sparkles like the Milky Way.

Nebula Matcha Toast: Thick slices of Japanese shokupan (milk bread) topped with a layer of matcha butter spread, then swirled with edible blue and purple coloring to create a nebula design. Served with a side of fruit.

Star Anpan (Sweet Bean Bun): Soft, fluffy buns filled with sweet red bean paste, but baked in star shapes and glazed with a dusting of powdered sugar to look like twinkling stars.

Celestial Rice Bowl: A colorful rice bowl with a cosmic theme: pink sushi rice topped with rainbow-colored tamagoyaki, pickled radish, star-shaped cucumber slices, and galaxy-colored fish roe.

Moonlight Okonomiyaki: A savory Japanese pancake filled with cabbage, pork, and shrimp, but decorated with a moonlight glaze of okonomiyaki sauce and mayonnaise, forming a crescent moon on top. Served with bonito flakes that dance like stars.

Shooting Star Taiyaki: Crispy taiyaki (fish-shaped pancake) filled with custard or red bean paste, with a tiny star-shaped taiyaki on the side, made with vanilla or chocolate filling. Served warm with a side of fruit.

Cosmic Bento Box: A cute bento box breakfast featuring onigiri rice balls, tamagoyaki slices, grilled fish, and sautéed vegetables, all arranged to resemble stars, moons, and planets.

Solar Flare Sushi: Sushi rolls made with vibrant, colored rice (dyed with natural vegetable powders) that resemble the sun's solar flares. Each roll is filled with fresh fish, cucumber, and avocado, topped with roe to represent cosmic sparks.

Galactic Tofu: Silken tofu topped with a drizzle of soy sauce and ginger, then decorated with tiny star-shaped vegetables and a sprinkling of toasted sesame seeds. Served with a side of warm miso soup.

Honey Vanilla Rice Porridge: A creamy rice porridge made with short-grain rice, slowly cooked in milk and a touch of vanilla extract. Drizzled with honey and topped with fresh berries, this porridge has a rich, comforting flavor and a soft, smooth texture.

Cinnamon Honey Oatmeal with Rice: A mix of oats and rice simmered with milk, flavored with ground cinnamon and honey. This hearty porridge is topped with roasted almonds and a swirl of honey for extra warmth and sweetness.

Honey and Almond Rice Porridge: Made from jasmine rice, simmered with almond milk and sweetened with honey. This porridge is light yet filling, with crunchy almond slices sprinkled on top for texture and flavor.

Creamy Honey Saffron Rice Oatmeal: A luxurious oatmeal made by combining oats and rice with a hint of saffron and honey. The porridge has a golden hue and is enriched with milk for a creamy, decadent texture. Topped with dried fruits like apricots or dates.

Honey and Banana Oat Rice Porridge: A comforting combination of oats and rice, cooked with mashed bananas and milk. Sweetened naturally with honey and topped with slices of banana and a sprinkle of chia seeds for added nutrients.

Matcha Honey Rice Porridge: A unique take on rice porridge, infused with matcha powder and honey. The grassy notes of matcha blend beautifully with the creamy rice and sweet honey. Finished with a topping of toasted coconut flakes.

Warm Honey Apple Cinnamon Rice Porridge: Rice simmered with chunks of apple, cinnamon, and a drizzle of honey. The apples soften and infuse the porridge with a naturally sweet, fruity flavor, while the honey adds a touch of golden sweetness.

Honey and Nut Oat Rice Porridge: A blend of oats and rice, cooked together with milk and honey, then topped with chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts. This porridge has a crunchy, nutty topping that contrasts beautifully with the creamy base.

Honey Vanilla Oatmeal with Jasmine Rice: Jasmine rice and oats cooked with vanilla extract and milk, sweetened with honey for a fragrant, slightly floral porridge. Finished with a drizzle of extra honey and a handful of fresh blueberries.

Golden Honey and Turmeric Rice Porridge: A warming rice porridge made with a pinch of turmeric for color and health benefits. The earthy turmeric pairs perfectly with honey's sweetness, while a touch of ginger gives it extra warmth. Topped with pistachios and a honey drizzle.

Honey and Fig Rice Porridge: Rice cooked with milk and lightly sweetened with honey, served with slices of fresh or dried figs on top. The soft, sweet figs blend perfectly with the creamy rice and honey for a wholesome treat.

Honey Nutmeg Oatmeal Rice Porridge: Oats and rice slow-cooked with a dash of nutmeg and honey, creating a spiced, comforting porridge. Topped with toasted hazelnuts and a drizzle of honey for a warm, nutty finish.

Coconut Honey Rice Porridge: Made with coconut milk and jasmine rice, this porridge has a light tropical flavor. Sweetened with honey and topped with shredded coconut, it's a creamy and mildly sweet dish perfect for breakfast or dessert.

Honey and Pumpkin Spice Oat Rice Porridge: A seasonal blend of oats and rice cooked with pumpkin puree, spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Sweetened with honey and topped with a sprinkle of pumpkin seeds and a honey drizzle for extra sweetness.

Blueberry Honey Rice Porridge: A simple yet delicious rice porridge made with milk and honey, topped with fresh or cooked blueberries. The blueberries add a burst of fruity flavor and a pop of color to the warm, creamy porridge.

----------Dinner/Lunch----------

Starry Bento Boxes: Tessa prepares adorable bento boxes that look like miniature universes, each one brimming with themed snacks. For Cyn, Mk, Mei and Luma, she creates tiny rice balls shaped like stars and planets. She uses natural ingredients like purple rice and blue pea flowers to dye the rice into cosmic hues. The planets have tiny faces made from seaweed and sesame seeds, giving them expressive, kawaii looks.

Inside the bento, she adds:

Space Carrot Rockets: Carrot sticks shaped like little rockets, with cucumber slices as the fins.

Galaxy Fruit Constellations: She cuts fruits like starfruit, strawberries, and blueberries into celestial shapes, arranging them into cute constellations using toothpicks to connect the stars.

Stellar Egg Planets: Soft-boiled eggs with smiley faces, their yolk turned golden from stardust seasoning, surrounded by edible glitter to resemble small planets.

Planet Pizzas: When hosting a casual gathering for her friends, like Nezha or Li Jing, Tessa makes mini Planet Pizzas, each one representing a different planet. The pizzas are small and round, with toppings arranged in intricate patterns to look like planetary landscapes. For instance:

Mars Pizza: Red tomato sauce with pepperoni craters and green basil for Martian vegetation.

Jupiter Pizza: Swirled sauces of cheese and tomato, with olive "storm spots" and rings of roasted bell peppers to mimic its atmosphere.

Saturn Pizza: A ring of cheese stretching out from the crust, with round pieces of zucchini and onion as the planet's moons.

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Sweet and Sour Honey Chicken: Tender pieces of chicken coated in a crispy batter tossed in a sweet and sour sauce made from honey, rice vinegar, and a touch of pineapple juice. Served with steamed jasmine rice and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.

Steamed Dumplings with Galactic Pork Filling: Soft, pillowy dumplings filled with a savory mixture of ground pork, ginger, garlic, and scallions. The dumplings are steamed to perfection and served with a side of soy dipping sauce infused with a drop of star anise for a cosmic touch.

Dragon's Breath Stir-Fried Beef with Broccoli: Thin slices of marinated beef stir-fried with fresh broccoli in a flavorful sauce made of soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and oyster sauce. The dish has a slight kick from a hint of chili, giving it a "dragon's breath" twist.

Celestial Mapo Tofu: A spicy Sichuan dish made with soft tofu and ground pork or beef, simmered in a fragrant, fiery chili and bean paste sauce. Served with steamed rice to balance the bold flavors, this dish is perfect for warming the soul.

Red Lotus Fried Rice: A colorful fried rice made with jasmine rice, eggs, carrots, peas, and shrimp, stir-fried with soy sauce and sesame oil. Tessa adds a creative touch by arranging edible red lotus petals on top, making the dish look like a blooming flower.

Honey Soy Glazed Chicken Wings: Crispy chicken wings coated in a sticky honey-soy glaze with garlic, ginger, and a dash of five-spice powder. The wings are baked until caramelized and served with a side of pickled vegetables to cut through the sweetness.

Galactic Tea Eggs: Hard-boiled eggs cracked and steeped in a mixture of soy sauce, black tea, star anise, and cinnamon, creating a beautiful marbled pattern on the eggs. Served as a savory snack or with a side of steamed vegetables for a complete meal.

Celestial Shrimp Stir-Fry: Large shrimp stir-fried with garlic, snow peas, bell peppers, and baby corn in a light ginger soy sauce. The dish is served with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds and a drizzle of honey for added sweetness.

Space Goddess Eggplant: Tender eggplant pieces cooked in rich garlic and soy sauce with a hint of black vinegar and a sprinkle of sugar for balance. Tessa adds a touch of star anise to enhance the earthy flavors of the eggplant, served with steamed rice.

Five-Spice Braised Pork Belly: Melt-in-your-mouth pork belly braised with soy sauce, five-spice powder, star anise, and Shaoxing wine. The pork is slow-cooked until tender and served with steamed bok choy and white rice, making it a comforting and hearty dish.

Cosmic Noodles with Peanut Sauce: Fresh wheat noodles tossed in a creamy peanut sauce made from sesame paste, soy sauce, garlic, and a hint of chili oil. Topped with cucumber slices and crushed peanuts, this dish has a delicious balance of creamy, spicy, and savory flavors.

Starry Night Cantonese Steamed Fish: A whole fish steamed with ginger, scallions, and soy sauce, topped with a fragrant mixture of hot oil, garlic, and chili. The fish is garnished with cilantro and served with a side of lightly steamed vegetables and jasmine rice.

Wonton Soup with Galactic Twists: Handmade pork and shrimp wontons served in a clear, flavorful broth made from chicken and ginger. Tessa adds thinly sliced mushrooms and spinach for a celestial, earthy flavor, and the wontons are shaped like tiny stars floating in the soup.

Lunar Lotus Root Stir-Fry: Crisp lotus root slices stir-fried with bell peppers, carrots, and snap peas in a savory garlic sauce. The crunchy texture of the lotus root adds a satisfying bite to this light yet flavorful vegetable dish.

Soy Braised Chicken with Star Anise: Chicken thighs braised in soy sauce with star anise, cinnamon, and ginger until they are tender and flavorful. The dish is served with a side of stir-fried garlic green beans and fluffy white rice.

Tessa's Honey Glazed BBQ Pork: Tender pork marinated in a mixture of honey, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and Chinese five-spice powder, then roasted until caramelized and sticky. The char siu is sliced and served with steamed rice and a side of pickled vegetables.

Lunar New Year Longevity Noodles: Long noodles stir-fried with vegetables like mushrooms, carrots, and Napa cabbage in a savory soy-based sauce. These noodles represent longevity and are served during special occasions, garnished with scallions and a drizzle of sesame oil.

Heavenly Vegetable Spring Rolls: Crispy golden spring rolls filled with shredded cabbage, carrots, mushrooms, and glass noodles. The rolls are served with a side of sweet chili dipping sauce for an extra burst of flavor.

Space-fried tofu with Sweet Soy Sauce: Crispy fried tofu cubes stir-fried with a sweet and savory sauce made from soy sauce, sugar, and ginger. Served with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and steamed bok choy for a light, protein-packed meal.

Honey Sesame Beef with Noodles: Thin slices of beef stir-fried with garlic, soy sauce, and honey, tossed with chewy wheat noodles. Finished with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and green onions, this dish combines sweet, savory, and umami flavors in one bowl.

Honey Soy Glazed Chicken with Jasmine Rice: Tender chicken marinated in a honey-soy sauce, pan-fried until golden, and served with steamed jasmine rice. Garnished with sesame seeds and green onions, with a side of stir-fried vegetables like bok choy or snow peas.

Sweet and Sour Tofu Stir-Fry: Crispy tofu cubes stir-fried with bell peppers, pineapple chunks, and onions, all tossed in a tangy sweet and sour sauce. Served over steamed rice or noodles for a light yet satisfying meal.

Steamed Dumplings (Jiaozi) with Ginger Soy Dipping Sauce: Handmade dumplings filled with ground pork, cabbage, and scallions, steamed to perfection. Served with a side of ginger-soy dipping sauce and a small salad of shredded cucumber and carrots.

Mapo Tofu (Vegetarian): A vegetarian version of the classic Sichuan dish, made with tofu cooked in a spicy, savory sauce of fermented black beans, chili paste, and ginger. Served with steamed rice, topped with chopped green onions for an extra kick.

Cantonese-Style Steamed Fish: A whole fish, like sea bass or snapper, steamed with ginger, garlic, and soy sauce. The delicate fish is drizzled with hot oil to crisp the skin, then garnished with cilantro and served with jasmine rice and stir-fried greens.

Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry: Tender slices of beef stir-fried with broccoli florets in a savory garlic-ginger soy sauce. Served over a bed of rice or noodles, this dish is a flavorful classic perfect for a satisfying dinner.

Yangzhou Fried Rice: A colorful fried rice dish made with shrimp, diced ham, peas, carrots, and scrambled eggs, all stir-fried together with fragrant rice. Seasoned with soy sauce and a hint of sesame oil, it's a perfect one-dish meal.

Soy Braised Pork Belly (Hong Shao Rou): Pork belly slowly braised in soy sauce, sugar, and Chinese spices until tender and caramelized. Served with steamed rice and sautéed greens, this dish is rich, savory, and full of umami.

Eggplant in Garlic Sauce: Sliced eggplant stir-fried in a sweet and savory garlic sauce with a touch of chili. The eggplant is silky and tender, and the dish is perfect as a main or a side dish with rice.

Char Siu (Chinese BBQ Pork): Tender pork marinated in a sweet and savory mixture of hoisin sauce, soy sauce, honey, and Chinese five-spice powder, then roasted until caramelized. Served with steamed bao buns or rice, and garnished with fresh cucumber and cilantro.

Hot and Sour Soup: A flavorful soup made with tofu, shiitake mushrooms, bamboo shoots, and pork, all swimming in a tangy broth with soy sauce, vinegar, and a touch of spice. Served with a side of crispy wontons or spring rolls.

Dan Dan Noodles: Spicy Sichuan noodles topped with minced pork, chili oil, garlic, and preserved vegetables. The noodles are served in a rich, savory broth with sesame paste and soy sauce for a bold and comforting meal.

Lemon Chicken with Rice: Crispy battered chicken pieces coated in a zesty lemon sauce, served with steamed rice and a side of stir-fried broccoli or snow peas. The tangy sauce adds a fresh, bright flavor to the crunchy chicken.

Kung Pao Shrimp: Plump shrimp stir-fried with peanuts, dried chilies, and bell peppers in a spicy, tangy Kung Pao sauce. The dish is served over rice and garnished with chopped green onions for a fresh finish.

Crispy Peking Duck Wraps: Thin slices of crispy Peking duck served with Mandarin pancakes, hoisin sauce, sliced cucumbers, and green onions. Diners can make their wraps, enjoying the rich duck flavor with the fresh, crunchy vegetables.

Szechuan Spicy Chicken (La Zi Ji): Bite-sized pieces of chicken fried until crispy, then stir-fried with dried chilies, Szechuan peppercorns, and garlic. The result is a fiery, mouth-tingling dish that's perfect for spice lovers. Served with rice to balance the heat.

Lotus Root and Pork Rib Soup: A hearty, nourishing soup made with lotus root, pork ribs, and red dates. Simmered to bring out the flavors, this soup is perfect for a light yet flavorful dinner, served with steamed rice.

Vegetable Lo Mein: Soft lo mein noodles stir-fried with a variety of vegetables like mushrooms, cabbage, carrots, and snow peas, tossed in a savory soy sauce-based sauce. Topped with sesame seeds and a drizzle of sesame oil.

Sticky Rice in Lotus Leaf (Lo Mai Gai): Glutinous sticky rice stuffed with chicken, shiitake mushrooms, and Chinese sausage, all wrapped in lotus leaves and steamed. The dish has a fragrant, savory flavor with a sticky, satisfying texture.

Sichuan Dry-Fried Green Beans: Green beans stir-fried until blistered and crispy, then tossed with minced pork, garlic, and chili paste. The beans are slightly spicy and packed with umami, served as a perfect side or a light main dish.

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