almond & almond: flourless chocolate cherry chip cookies
It really has been awhile . . . and to be honest? I accomplished what I set out to do in 2014–to spend more time with my family. However, I will never abandon my blog. I may not post regularly, but...
View Article“fall” in love with this pear & almond tart
With still some sunny weather left in the Bay Area, it’s hard to believe that it’s officially the start of the Fall season. What better way to welcome Fall than to “fall” in love with this pear and...
View Articlebest chocolate cupcakes ever and a blue iguana?
It’s been few and far between my blog posts this year, but to make it up to you . . . I have the best chocolate cupcake recipe to share with you! But first let me share some highlights of our recent...
View Articlemeet madeleine and some vanilla bean madeleines
Just when life gets hectic . . . we make things much more complicated! As you can tell from my posts, it’s like I’ve been trying to catch up from the beginning of the year. But in all honesty, I...
View Articleai heart red velvet mini cupcakes (gluten-free)
Considering my first post of the year was last week, I think I’m right on track with this belated Valentine’s post! Please have pity on this working mom with a new addition to the family (not really...
View Articlered kuri kabocha mochi–happy belated new year 2014?!
February 17th and I’m only now wishing all of you a Happy New Year! It’s disheartening that every January, I am bogged down with a major project at work that leaves me almost never any time to blog....
View Articlekid-friendly & approved pecan mac nut pie-baking a difference no kid hungry
Two years ago, I pledged to add my voice to the national movement of people committed to end childhood hunger . . . NO Kid Hungry! I have a message to share and it’s heartbreaking. More than 16...
View Articlemochi two ways: traditional azuki red bean paste & crazy cookie butter
I’ve posted a few mochi recipes in the past: Chocolate Covered Mochi Bites with Toasted Coconut Blueberry Mochi Cake Tri-Colored Mochi All of the recipes above were baked mochi. I’m going to share...
View Articlecelebrating grandparents day with torta della nonna
A few months ago, we were desperately searching for a place to eat dinner after a long day of shopping at the mall. We weren’t familiar with the town so I launched my Yelp app and found an Italian...
View Articlei heart zucchini honey cornbread “love” muffins
Back in April, I featured the first recipe in my “love” series. These recipes are much healthier and may be lower sugar, fat, or calories. They may also contain fresh fruits or veggies, protein or...
View Articlemy attempt to hold on to summer with this plum blueberry tart!
I’m in denial. Summer is quickly coming to an end . . . and I intend to do everything in my power to hold on to it. But going up against mother nature is a losing battle. So as I grudgingly prepare...
View Articleedible fashion: high heel cupcakes and make-up and purse cookies
I am so excited and somewhat fatigued to share with you this post! Wait, fatigued? Yes, but mostly excited. Before the beginning of Summer, I had promised my daughter that she could have a special...
View Articleit’s a boy . . . celebrate with sticky toffee pudding!
For awhile now I’ve been wanting to try some sticky toffee pudding. My dearest and best friend who has ties to Britain has enticed me with his description of this dessert. I get a bit intimidated...
View Articleanother ombre and labor of love
Last year my husband and I shared our anniversary with the occurrence of a rare solar eclipse. This year wasn’t as eventful, but I still make a purple cake! Every year I try to make a purple cake...
View Articleyikes this looks too darn bloody-blood orange olive oil cake
My last post, ai love photo posts-blood orange chocolate macarons, was the first in a series of “photos only post” that I’ve decided to do this year. It gives me an opportunity to practice my...
View Articleai love photo posts–blood orange chocolate macarons
A lot of planning, time, and energy go into one blog post–photography, writing, editing, and recipes (for food bloggers). I’ve decided this year I’ll do some short posts that will only feature...
View Articlemy “love” series begin with strawberry muffins
I am excited to introduce the first recipe in my LOVE series of baking. These love posts and recipes will feature healthier baking in lower sugar or lower fat. Why love? Well, ai love baking...
View Articleirish brown bread for st. patrick’s day
Kylemore Abbey Scones and Irish Brown Bread–two of the most memorable baked goods I had in Ireland last year. When we returned from our trip, I just knew I had to find a recipe for both! With “divine...
View Articlereduced sugar chocolate chip cookies, but so much sweeter by purple sweet...
It’s no secret that I’ve been battling pre-diabetes since having gestational diabetes with my son five years ago. I’ve made attempts at lowering the sugar in some of the recipes featured on my blog....
View Articleit’s ai love heart time-part 2 (chocolate cheerios treats)
At the beginning of the school year, parents were assigned to holiday parties for my daughter’s classroom. It must have been faith that my husband and I were assigned to the Valentine’s party. I had...
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