If you navigate your way to the "Sweets" page on this blog, you will quickly find that virtually every recipe under the tab is some form of a cookie. I just can't help but love cookies - they are so easy to make, so versatile, and are an excuse to add chocolate into the mix. [...]
There are few combinations in life as perfectly matched as peanut butter and chocolate. I mean I would eat chocolate with just about anything, but peanut butter and chocolate holds a special place in my heart. In fact, it's probably in my genes. Both my parents were and are hardcore peanut butter and chocolate fanatics. [...]
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 [...]
