You know the thing I’ve been craving the most during this now almost year living in quarantine/pandemic/social-distancing … Noodles! And I mean authentic broth-y noodles that at first bite fill you with so much comfort, you don’t know what to do with yourself. And preferably Japanese or Thai noodles because those are my favorite, like…
Vanilla Bean Milk Panna Cotta
When quarantine first began, way back in the middle of March, the one thing I was actually looking forward to was the time to bake and cook freely for myself. Yes, I cook everyday but with my event work and holiday baking, finding the time to cook more elaborate dishes or bake sweets that I…
Watermelon, Peach + Tomato Caprese Salad … the only meal you’ll want this Summer!
It’s the peak of summertime, the heat lingering day after day, that soothing ultra-relaxed “let’s kick back”, celebrate this slowness — live it slowly and fully like Mother Nature intends….the kind of days I live for. In the truth it’s the mentality and lifestyle I wish everyday of the year was more like. More laidback….
Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread
I see your yummy comforting banana bread, and I challenge you with a classic Zucchini Bread, a chocolate chip one at that!! Don’t get me wrong I do enjoy a nice thick slice of banana bread, but there’s something a bit more subtle and simple about zucchini bread and cake that I savor just a…
Whole Wheat Arugula + Spinach Cake :: Bolo “Shrek” de Agrião e Espinafre
Spring has bloomed! And yet with all that’s been happening around the world, many of us missed it or didn’t celebrate it like we always do when the flowering trees once again brighten our days. At the first sight of tree’s flowering buds, I’m outside as much as the weather and time permits, taking walks…
Chocolate – Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream
Where most would say January felt long and dragged, I on the other hand felt it was long in every perfect way! The kind of slow and long that allowed time for work, free creative time, time for personal stuff and simple relaxing things like stitching, cooking, baking and reading. But February. Now, February has…
Soba Noodles in a Miso Sesame Broth with Toasted Edamame and Bok Choy
well this post has been stalled for the last two years. I’ve been meaning to post this recipe. honestly, and i wish i could say i have made this recipes and another batch of this heart hugging comforting bowl of noodles, but i pathetically haven’t. what is wrong with me?! plus here I went into…
3 Homemade Pizza Recipes that are Better than Takeout
Everyone loves Pizza! I think I’m with 99% of the world when I say that this is an undeniable fact, Pizza is an universally cherished meal. Even if you don’t like cheese, you still like some sort of version of pizza. And I know this because even though I don’t have children of my own,…
Peach & Raspberry Pandowdy
Oh sweet sweet summertime, you’re sadly coming to your end once again. Although summer isn’t over until the end of September, and even though I continue to ride the summer vibes until the east coast weather officially turns on us, for most Labor Day marks the unofficial end of this season, I love so much….
Sweet & Savory Summer Fruit Salad
Nothing beats juicy ripe fresh summer fruits, like a chilled slice of watermelon on a hot sunny day or savoring a sweet like honey melon on a warm night gazing up at the starry summer sky. It’s one of the many reasons I love summer fruits, not only are they beyond delicious, they’re almost always…
