Mango Sticky Rice Custard Toasts
& books I'm dying to read
Hi! Welcome to “good mood food” from Kale Me Maybe’s Carina Wolff. If you’ve made it here and aren’t yet a subscriber, come join! You can expect recipes, musings, and faves in your inbox every week! Paid subscribers get even more on Saturdays — right now I’m doing a 30-minute budget meal series! Learn more about the paid tier of my newsletter here. You can also try a week for free!
CATCH UP!
I’m sitting here with my giant iced coffee and (accidentally) burnt sticky toffee oats reflecting on my night last night, which involved a lottt of wake-ups thanks to my separation anxiety baby and a lottt of tossing and turning thanks to my active mind, which would not stop thinking about all the recipes I need to test for my book. I also have had MULTIPLE dreams that I’m part of the cast of Summer House, and we are filming the reunion, but everyone keeps looking at me like I’m an intruder (embarrassing admission).
I have been absolutely horrible at getting around to reading, but I’m going to whip out my Kindle ASAP, since I have two books I’m dying to read. The first is Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke, a fictional story about a tradwife influencer who wakes up trapped in the 1800s and is forced to live her lifestyle under antiquated conditions. I’ve heard mixed reviews on this one, but I need to read it myself so I can jump into the conversation and give my two cents. The second is Lena Dunham’s memoir Famesick, which is also probably controversial, but I find Lena Dunham to be a great writer, and as a fan of Girls, this one feels like it will pique my interest.
Since becoming a mother, I don’t miss things like going out at night,, but I do miss consuming written media and diving into cultural commentary (and not just reality TV scandals). I will report back as I begin these, and let me know your thoughts if you’ve read either!
THINGS I’M LOVING
I have been a LOYAL Kiehl’s girl when it comes to moisturizer for probably a decade now, and I’ve always been afraid to deviate because it works well from my skin. I recently ran out, and I’ve been going through all the skincare PR I’ve been sent to see what I like. The Goop moisturizer was a no for me, but I LOVED the Personal Day moisturizer. It was so nourishing and gentle on my skin (which makes sense, since the line is made for people who are acne-prone), and when I posted about it on Instagram, so many people told me they love it and use it as well!
I hate dressing in the winter, and I love the spring and summer season when I get to wear light and airy blouses, skirts, and flowy dresses. I am in LOVE with my new Loanne Blouse from Sézane. The embroidered details are gorgeous, and it just feels effortlessly chic and easy breezy. Looks super cute paired with a white skirt or white denim shorts.
You know that feeling when you go to a hotel and take a shower, and you’re just basking in the luxurious feel of a nice shampoo with an intoxicating smell? Well, this Sandalwood Yuzu Shampoo from Wonder Valley is going to give you that exact feeling, at home. It smells incredible and is made with the brand’s famous olive oil, so you know it’s going to make your hair nice and soft!
DISCOUNT CODES!
Supplements
KALEMEMAYBE25 gets you 30% off your first order with Ritual!
Use my link to get up to 45% off Grüns gummy vitamins!
KALEMEMAYBE gets you 15% off Armra Colostrum!
CARINA gets you 15% off Perelel Vitamins
KALEMEMAYBE gets you 20% off your first order at Needed
Food & Drink
KALEMEMAYBE gets you 10% off Fishwife products
DRIZZLE gets you 20% off Little Zing Mustard
KALEMEMAYBE gets you 15% off Kola Goodies tea lattes
CARINA20 gets you 20% off Primal Kitchen products
KALEMEMAYBE15 gets you 15% off Flour & Water products
CARINA20 gets you 20% off Juliet Wine!
CARINAWOLFF gets you 40% off your first order with Hungryroot!
CARINA20 gets you 20% off of Algae Cooking Club
Use my link to get 30% off your first order and a free gift from Thrive Market
KALEMEMAYBE10 gets you 10% off Culture Pop Soda
CARINAWOLFF gets you $30 off your first box + free croissants for life from Wildgrain
KMM25 gets you 25% off your whole order at Ground Up Nut Butters
KALEMEMAYBE gets you 15% off Ippodo Tea (my favorite matcha)!
Home & Other Products
CARINA10 gets you 10% off Starter Kits from Branch Basics!
CW15 gets you 15% off Bon Charge Red Light Therapy
Use my link to get 20% off at Canopy
CARINA10 gets you 10% off at Print Fresh (100% cotton pajamas)
Use this link to get 10% off your order at Tubby Todd!
RECIPE!
When mangos are in season, I don’t stop eating them, and lately, I’ve been turning everything I can into a version of mango sticky rice. I’ll admit, sometimes calling it mango sticky rice is a bit of stretch, especially when there’s no rice involved, but I’ll make meals and beverages inspired by the dish that use similar ingredients like coconut milk, shredded coconut, and sesame seeds.
This is a mango-sticky-rice-inspired custard toast, a viral TikTok recipe from a few years that ago involves baking bread with a “custard” made from eggs and yogurt and topping it with fruit. I added some shredded coconut to the custard mix, topped it with mango, and added a coconut milk honey drizzle to emulate the mango sticky rice. Such a fun way to eat breakfast!
I used brioche here, but any soft bread will work! You just want to make sure you're able to press it down easily to make way for the custard.
Mango Sticky Rice Custard Toasts
Ingredients (serves 2)
4 slices of soft bread (I used brioche)
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
2 eggs
2 tsp honey
1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut, plus more to top
1-2 champagne mangos
1/4 cup full-fat coconut milk from a can
1 tbsp honey
Sesame seeds
1. Preheat oven to 400 F. Add brioche slices to a parchment lined baking sheet. With the back of the spoon or mug, press down on the center of the bread, leaving about 1 inch away from the edges. This is where you’ll pour your custard.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, eggs, honey, and shredded coconut. Evenly spoon the custard into each piece of bread. Carefully transfer to the oven, and bake for 12-14 min until custard has fully set but still feels a little jiggly.
3. While toasts are baking, either dice or thinly slice your mango.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together coconut milk and honey until smooth.
5. Remove toasts from oven, and let cool slightly before adding the mango. Top with the coconut milk drizzle, more shredded coconut, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT!
Last week, paid subscribers received a 30-minute meal recipe, another spin on a viral TikTok recipe, actually! Chimichurri beef cottage cheese bowls, a high-protein, veggie-filled bowl with SO much flavor. Loved this one a lot.
As a reminder, anytime you become a paid subscriber, you get access to ALL of the past recipes in the archive. You can always do a free 7-day trial as well!