Black cocoa has been on my mind for awhile. It’s clean in flavor, it doesn’t leave that weird aftertaste that I associate with sour milk that is prevalent in milk chocolate. It was an ingredient that led to a coworker friend and I to get some quality low energy time together outside the…
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Cheesecake (New York Style) Sensational Recipe
I told myself for years I wouldn’t write about cheesecake. I’m not traumatized, I’m a former employee of one of America’s (at the time) largest cream cheese producers. Which means I know too much. Not enough to get me in trouble (after all I was not a developer and I cook for fun),…
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Pandesal (+Ube Twist) Filipino Bread the Easy Way
Nothing says home for the holidays like nostalgic fare. After over a year since seeing pamilya in Southern Mindanao, it’s only fair that my mom is included in the nostalgia train. After all, holidays bring about a time of reflection. One thing she’s been craving–almost religiously since I shared her that Ube Pie…
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Vegan Goblin Cookies?! Easy Goblincore Recipe For You
The anticipation I’ve had to make these cookies has made this the longest month of my life. Yes, I have piqued friends interest when I tell them I want to have a cookie embody the uggo but cute grunge energy of Goblincore. But, because of life and the desire to have a certain…
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Bibingka in Disguise–Trader Joe’s Mochi Cake Hack (Gluten Free)
Friends make everything better. In fact a coworker friend sent “Trader Joes’ Mochi Cake” my way and at first I was all, of course mochi cake is great duh. And then being me, it’s been mulling in the back of my mind all week. And I couldn’t get it out of my head….
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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…
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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…
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The Twelve Bakes of Christmas: Longing for Lemon Guava Thumbprint Cookies
Does anything cue winter holidays like the stained glass reminiscent thumbprint cookie? Tangy fruit dancing on taste buds paired with a lightly caramelized cookie base–what’s not to love? While these are not a usual for me, having guava paste accessible and an itch for something that screams holiday cheer (short of eggnog…
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Wonderful Scones–Master Recipe and More
Updated December 31, 2021 Scones are truly a treat. A fresh cup of coffee (or tea), some jam to juxtapose the crunchy joy and fresh crumbs…a concoction of success and serenity all in one. That said, I feel that people are intimidated by making their own scones. In addition to that aged “to…