Cookies and cream cupcakes are a fun way to use Oreo cookies in a dessert. The cupcakes are light and fluffy, topped with an easy whipped cream frosting and decorated with cookies for a...
Sometimes I come across a blog post, and I immediately “have to” go to try out the restaurant. Such was the case when I read gastronomer’s post on her brunch experience at Scarpetta, located...
This French apple cake is easy to make and full of fresh apple flavor. I love French desserts. I’ve never been to France, but when I go, I’m just going to eat non-stop. French...
I love bubble buns because they let you pull off chunks at a time with your hands without it seeming uncivilized. The first thing I want to do when I see the bubble bun...
Recently Koon Thai Kitchen opened on Convoy Street in the same plaza as Nijiya market, and taking over the location formerly held by Curry House. I have found it remarkable how quick the turnaround...
This avocado chocolate cake doesn’t have any eggs or butter and is easy to make. It’s a great option if you want a chocolate cake but can’t have eggs or dairy. Yes, this is...
Burgers appear to be the new “it” food for 2011, judging by the expansion of burger chains this year. For example, Five Guys is expected to open two hundred locations in 2011. In addition,...
I love chocolate. I love simple recipes. So when I saw a recipe for a 3 ingredient chocolate cake, of course I had to check it out. Eggs, butter, and chocolate. That’s all you...
If a recipe is labeled “best,” “perfect” or “ultimate,” I feel compelled to test it out. I enjoy chocolate cupcakes and I make them quite often. But so far I haven’t found a favorite...
I love pies, especially pies full of fresh fruit. The rest of my family is weird though. They don’t like pies. Yes, I know. The horror. So I don’t bake pies often because I...
I’ve heard many people raving about Korean fried chicken. The chicken is twice fried to create a very crispy skin. I love chicken wings and so I’ve wanted to try Korean fried chicken for...
