We’ve all had this moment – the recipe calls for light brown sugar, and you open your cupboard and only find dark. What to do? Does it really matter? What’s really the difference anyways? When I first started baking, I always followed recipes exactly because I didn’t have a good idea about how the individual …
Shortbread is such a simple and delicious cookie. You mix some sugar, flour, and a whole bunch of butter to get a perfectly decadent and rich treat. But the first few times I’ve made it, like for these Earl grey shortbread cookies, the dough would never come together and it would just keep crumbling over …
Out of the 1 million apple pie recipes out there that all claim to be the BEST, this is apple pie is entering the ring to compete for that title. Tart apples are steeped in sugar syrup to add extra flavor, and a coating of egg wash and coarse sugar takes this dessert to the …
When I think of Disney, I dream of childhood nostalgia wrapped in the form of princesses and castles and giant turkey legs. Ever since moving to California six years ago, Disneyland has been on my bucket list, but I’ve never quite made it there. But for the past few weeks, I’ve been working in driving …
Tagalongs (known as Peanut Butter Patties in some parts of the US), are my absolute favorite type of Girl Scout cookie. Buttery shortbread cookie, cream peanut butter, and rich chocolate is a combination that is hard to resist. Often overshadowed by Samoas or Thin Mints, Tagalongs are a highly underrated cookie. So around this time of …
If you’ve read my favorite SF brunch places list, you know that I love brunch. I love the decadent breakfast foods served around lunch time, and the long, leisurely time spent eating, but I especially love the good company. Eating my favorite foods with my favorite people is key to my weekend morning experience. In …
I love lazy Sundays that start by lying sleepily in your warm bed and then continue with a big stack of fluffy pancakes. And of course, there’s nothing better with pancakes than a warm drizzle of sugary syrup – except this warm berry compote made with frozen berries and a bit of honey 🙂 It’s …
So you’ve decided – you’re ready to walk the famed Camino de Santiago. But though there is only one Way, there are many paths that lead to Santiago, and you’ll need to choose which path is the right path for you. I walked the Camino de Santiago last June on the Camino Frances, from Burgos …
Whether you’re a veteran or a new bread baker, we’ve all had that moment when you just want to quickly proof your bread dough. Here’s some tips and tricks to help your dough rise without sacrificing the quality of your bake! It’s been so cold and rainy in San Francisco, and my apartment is at …
There’s something so cute and sweet about handmade Valentine’s Day chocolates. There’s also something a little intimidating about working with chocolate – you want your chocolates to turn out perfectly shaped and glossy with a variety of interesting flavors. With Valentine’s day less than two weeks away, I wanted to share my steps to make beautiful …