Pineapple Upside Down Cake Showdown
Recently at work we’ve been brainstorming new cake ideas. One dessert that has come up as a possible contender is pineapple upside down cake. Everyone liked the look of the cake, but no one had...
View ArticleThe Winning Pineapple Upside Down Cake
And the winner is… The airy, sponge version! I personally voted for the buttery candidate, but when the tribe speaks I follow. It was a good call because I made a batch for my co-workers the next day...
View ArticleA Tea Class in the Spring
Last November, I had the opportunity to host a tea seminar for work. Even though it was for my job, it felt more like a personal project to me, one that I put a lot of heart and soul into. I was...
View ArticleLemon Poppy Seed Loaf for a Birthday
It was my sister’s 30th birthday a few weeks ago and per tradition I baked something for her. Ideally, I would’ve liked to make a rich, creamy cheesecake or something more unconventional with hints of...
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The Stray Financier
In the past few months my family has formed a fragile relationship with three stray cats. Despite our better reasoning, we’ve been feeding them meals now and then when they come sit at our back door....
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Patatas Bravas
I don’t really consider myself a wild and adventurous person. If anything, people would describe me as the exact opposite: quiet and the biggest homebody. I’m the first one to slip away from a...
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Cocotella: Homemade Coconut Nutella
I love getting gifts for people, but am not very good at it. Someone told me a long time ago that the key to finding a great gift was to get something that you would want for yourself. Not the best...
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A Summer Soiree
Another summer season has kicked off with my mom’s annual backyard barbecue. Every year the guest list seems to get a little bigger and along with that an even better menu. My mom outdid herself...
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Beet Buns for Valentine’s Day
Hello again, it’s been awhile. Seven months seems like a long time to have been away, but it sure did go by fast. The last time I posted I was getting ready to move back to New York, and now here I...
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Matcha Coconut Tea Cookies
When I began this site over six years ago (already, gasp!), online and social media were not exactly what they are today. Instagram didn’t exist yet and the number of popular food blogs could be...
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