{make this} Brown Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
I haven’t blogged in approximately 45 years (or so it feels like) and I am back now with a half-assed post exalting the virtues of a recipe from someone else. In between getting the...
Author: Karen
{recipe} Easy Homemade Cronuts with Chocolate Caramel Glaze
A few months ago I posted about how to make easy homemade cronuts with an orange-vanilla glaze. I tried them again with a chocolate caramel glaze that tastes a little bit like a Tootsie...
{recipe} Broiled Buffalo Wings
I never liked Buffalo wings that much, but then I married a guy who can’t get enough of them. Tired of paying 10 bucks for a plate of what were clearly frozen Costco wings...
{10 Second Vacation} Ahhhh, the Amalfi Coast
The Amalfi Coast is known for its beauty, with steep cliffs leading down to endless bays and beaches. Most people focus on the touristy northern town of Positano, but there are some real gems...
{recipe} The Best Homemade Mac and Cheese You Can Make in 15 Minutes
I thought I knew a good way to make fast homemade mac and cheese, but I’m reconsidering now that I have figured this method out. This recipe is totally weird and totally magical. I...
{recipe} Asian Crockpot Carnitas
While I love the idea of the crockpot, I have not had a lot of success with it. As one friend put it, you can make an OK dinner in the crockpot anytime, but it’s...
{side project} Welcome to My Massive Mid-Century Modern Renovation
Two years ago, we bought a crazy 1960s house in the wine country near Santa Rosa. This only happened because it is literally next door to my parents’ house, and that kind of opportunity...
{make this} Homemade Oreos!
Nearly everyone loves Oreo cookies, especially with a big glass of milk. I found a recipe for homemade Oreos and tried them last night. They were a big hit, and so delicious! If you...
{recipe} Tomato Tarte Tatin with Capers & Caramelized Onions
We are coming into the peak of our Indian summer here in the Bay Area, which means the tomato plants are overflowing with their multi-hued bounty. We do grow some large tomatoes, but the...
{travel tips} Zürich in Summer
I’m just back from a trip to Switzerland and Italy, and wanted to share all of my favorite things in Zürich before I forget them. Zürich in the summer is a wonderful place to visit,...
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