For those of you who know me personally…you knew this was a long time coming! Food nerd-ing comes in many forms. Some are cookbooks, some are food history books, some are books that fall somewhere in between. I could recommend an endless array of books, but with Docu-series’ and everything from “America’s Worst…
Battle of the Noods: Ravioli Vs Dumplings [Part 2]
Confession: I never thought I’d write about dumplings when I started this blog. Don’t get me wrong, I love stuffed goodies (hence the ravioli vs dumpling showdown) but just like ravioli, I’m no expert. I’m a foodie, sure; trust this household has all the dumpling takeout coupons on deck. But to write…
Battle of the Noods: Ravioli Vs Dumplings [Part 1]
What is life after baking a dozen things that have left the household a smidge scared of the sound of a preheating oven? Why we make all the stuffed pastas and noodles of course! One thing that does sit in the back of my mind rent free though is…if Western pastas and…
The Twelve Bakes of Christmas: Simple Quiche Crust Cheer
Quiche is a highly underrated dish! Admittedly, after I tackled my first quiche for this challenge (inspired 100% from a friend who dropped off a quiche when I had cookies from some of these previous bakes for her to pick up)… I’ve been hooked. Three quiches later, it has truly become a…
Irresistibly Easy Chocolate Chunk Sesame Crunchems Cookies
Ever since I saw Little Fat Boy’s indulgent stress baked cookies… I too have dreamed in nutty sesame and bittersweet chocolate. Between that and pre-pandemic regular visits to Big Softee during work trips where I could get salted egg custard ice cream with puffed rice and sesame (I highly advocate anyone who…
The Twelve Bakes of Christmas: Ode to Garlic Naan
Frankly, it’s hard to think of puns for something so delicious. I just blank out at the sensation of the crisped fluffy texture, garlic undertones, and buttery notes. Add in that the first time I attempted to make naan way back when…it was a disaster. So why sugar coat something I hold…
Secrets of the Best Brown Butter Miso (Chocolate Chip) Cookies
Mouthful? Maybe. Delicious? Definitely. Miso has always been on my to bake list–the interplay of savory umami notes with it’s salty nature isn’t a new concept but a fascinating one regardless. Why not be extra and add brown butter? Could chocolate chips be added without overpowering the complex flavors of the other…
The Twelve Bakes of Christmas: Braving a Brazo de Mercedes
There’s magic in the winter holidays. This year especially–friends find creative ways to stay in touch. Nostalgia from family banter and seasonal tidings peppers itself into daily life. So it’s a joy to have a friend suggest a Filipino holiday treat that she personally adores, and which I don’t recall ever partaking…
The Twelve Bakes of Christmas: Easy as 1-2-3 Shortbread!
Nothing beats a bake that is easy to remember, share, and enjoy with others even if it’s something that is done “separate but together”. Shortbreads are up there with scones for my favorite casual bakes, and let’s be honest–a good shortbread is worth gambling on whether or not a tin is full…
Quick Picadillo Pick-Me-Ups: The Twelve Bakes of Christmas
Updated January 07, 2022 Two bakes reminiscent of sunny Florida in one go? Who is she? Well…there were lamb dumplings from scratch too but that’s not a bake…so here we are. Empanadas are a magical treat. Even oven baked they bring forth happy memories and great flavors. This one in particular is chocked…