There’s just something about Sunday mornings that inspires me to make brunch. Maybe it’s the openness of the day, or the fact that I’ve spent the last couple of nights splurging on dinners out, but it seems to happen just about every week. Although I’m smitten with just about every breakfast food imaginable, French toast is my favorite. Continue reading “Strawberry Mint French Toast Recipe”
Sometimes you’re in a situation where the kitchen is… limited, to say the least. One of these places that comes to mind is a college dorm, a place I oh so loathed to bake in. The second place, is my friend David’s kitchen. Continue reading “College Kitchen Cookie Dough Truffles Recipe”
I love bread. It’s comforting, soft, snackable, and spreadable with butter and jam. Is there really anything better? Continue reading “Basic French Bread Recipe for Newbies”
Let’s get one thing straight. I hate cheaters of all types except on two occasions: during diets (no dessert makes people cranky) and while cooking. All recipes can be adjusted and substituted when cooking in my kitchen, especially when it comes to weird ingredients… Like tahini. Continue reading “Hummus Recipe for Cheaters”
I’m all for trying new drinks, especially when there’s a crowd about to help me drink them! For the Fourth I had a few lovely people over for a relaxed day of chatter, soccer viewing, and drinks. Being that it was the Fourth, we purchased an enormous watermelon. As in way too big for 6 people to eat along with the abundant hot dog and guac diet we had prepared for the menu. Continue reading “Watermelon Mint Spritzer Recipe”
So recently I bought a kit of decorative frosting tips and piping bags from Michael’s to make my Ombre Ruffle Cake. I only got to use the petal tip for that project, and I wondered what power the other five tools possessed… Continue reading “Frosting Tips for your Tips!”
A little while back, my adventurous baking friend Adriana and I went to get our nails done. Reading Food and Wine whilst having someone pamper our toes, we were inspired to make a decadent dinner. More importantly, we drooled over pages of cobblers and tarts so long that we just had to make a fabulous dessert happen that night. What spawned from a relaxed spa day and a trip to Trader Joe’s was this Mixed Berry Cobbler. Continue reading “Freedom from the Crust: Mixed Berry Cobbler Recipe”
Sweet summertime is here, and it is HOT in Texas! Houston has hit the glorious 90 degree heat with 100% humidity already, but I’m still forcing myself outdoors to enjoy the beauty of the season and continuing to turn on my oven to bake. A refreshing dessert that wouldn’t melt away in the sun was on my mind, so naturally I referred to my go-to fave combo of citrus and berries. Continue reading “Blueberry Lemon Cake Recipe”
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