In honor of American independence, I decided to make galettes - French pies - for dessert this Fourth of July. Call it an oversight on my part, but the concept of a galette just appealed to me more than good ole' American pie. The rustic golden-brown edges and fresh fruit filling makes for a pretty [...]
You know how there are some words you can never seem to spell correctly? Although I have no trouble spelling words like fiduciary or onomatopoeia, the word responsible gets me every time. Most recently, shawarma earned a spot on the list of words I can't seem to spell. I've somehow convinced myself that the first "a" just doesn't exist. [...]
Ever since coming back to California to quarantine at home, I have taken every opportunity to improve my baking skills. I will be the first to admit that I am a better cook than I am baker. You're probably thinking, "well, why should I make this or any other baked good you post?" which is [...]
Growing up in California, I learned to love Mexican food from an early age. I had the privilege of being exposed to authentic Mexican cuisine from the time I was old enough to hold a taco shell in my hands and my father instilled my love for hole-in-the-wall restaurants tucked away on lazy street corners. [...]
These past days have conjured vastly different feelings - sadness, frustration, confusion, reflection. In the midst of everything happening around the nation, I have proceeded with a glimmer of hope in my heart, hope for what the future can be. I know that with change comes the opportunity for progress and redefinition. Above all, I [...]
