Don’t let this leggy sea creature frighten you. Preparing octopus is simple and much of the work can be done in advance. For a more detailed tutorial, see this post. In the time of social distancing, I’ve had to dig… Continue Reading
These madeleines are especially pretty and the glaze makes them extra special! Perfect for Everlee’s 1-month celebration! Red Velvet Madeleines 3/4 cup sugar 3 eggs 2 egg yolks 1 tsp vanilla 3/4 cup butter, melted 2 Tbsp red food coloring… Continue Reading
I’m sitting here longing for summer. A warm breeze, sunshine on my skin, bad tan lines, cut-off shorts… Reality check! Summer is months and months away and I don’t even have a warm vacation planned, but one can dream, right? Here’s… Continue Reading
My family (mostly my grandmother) believed in the ritual of afternoon tea. When my Amah reached for the kettle, it was a cue that something sweet was on the come. A single Ovaltine cookie, a few Pocky Sticks (don’t knock’em until you… Continue Reading
I love lemon desserts and this one is awesome! This recipe makes a LOT of cookies but it can easily be divided and dough or final product frozen. Not feeling the lemon? Try orange instead! Ricotta Cookies with Lemon Glaze… Continue Reading
This post is more about the marinade than the fish. In fact, you can easily replace the salmon with chicken, pork or even firm tofu if fish isn’t really your thing. My mom used to make a simple soy-based marinade… Continue Reading
I love a good cinnamon bun and a cup of coffee! The smell of them baking off in the oven might actually be the best part. What makes these buns a bit different is that they are yeast-less and egg-less.… Continue Reading
This cake is just so pretty and such a far cry from the rustic desserts I normally share. I’m a lover of everyday desserts, crumbles, pies, brownies and generally lack the patience for fussing with more dainty sweets. This cake… Continue Reading
