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Avocado Semifreddo with Strawberries and Basil

A big virtual hug to Naturipe Farms for sponsoring this post! For me, the dog days of summer are about parking myself right in front of the fan and eating a huge bowl of fresh ...

Mini Berry and Nectarine Galettes

Our high school often had late starts on Fridays (we're talking 11:00am or 12:00pm), so A would come over to my house to bake something to share with our classmates. On one ocassion, we decided to ...

Churro Waffles with Cayenne Whipped Cream

I'm writing this post as I sit in one of the darkest sports bars I've ever frequented. I managed to pick the seat under the AC vent, and I'm freezing my toes off. The bar is lit only by neon ...

Vegan Neapolitan Cheesecake

Every year, I crave Neapolitan ice cream. Sometimes, a Neapolitan ice cream sandwich is good enough. Other times, I just want to stick my spoon into a tub of that stuff. Here's the thing---I've ...

Mini Strawberry Scones with Sweet Red Bean Paste

In the past few weeks, I've done 2 big things: 1. I finally told a former mentor that I've become a food blogger. 2. I made my own sweet red bean paste from scratch. Both big moments. Both ...

Shrimp Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce

Six years ago, I was sitting on a beach in Thailand, sipping on a cold pint of Chang while playing a game of "what does that cloud look like." Come to think of it, why don't we play ...