{saucy getaway} Strolling Streets and Sampling Treats in Puebla, Mexico
A few months ago, I posted about some of my favorite things to do in Cholula, Mexico. This is the companion post, about Puebla. (If you go to Puebla, you will go to Cholula,...
Author: Karen
{fail} This Should Be a Pink Zebra Cake Fit For a Princess (and her Hamster)
When my niece is turned 8 a few weeks ago, I did something no food blogger should EVER do–I started pre-writing a post while a cake was in the oven, because I was so...
{top tip} All About My Butter
In my home kitchen, I use a lot of shortcuts and tricks gleaned from my checkered pants past. From time to time I will pull one out of my toque and share it with...
{top tip} Save Your Money, Make Créme Fraiche at Home
In my home kitchen, I use a lot of shortcuts and tricks gleaned from my checkered pants past. From time to time I will pull one out of my toque and share it with...
{recipe} Fettucine with Shaved Brussels Sprouts, Marcona Almonds, and Bacon
Brussels sprouts and bacon–a classic combination. Add Marcona almonds, minced shallots, and touches of cream, white wine, and parmigiano, and you have a 20-minute pasta dish that transcends the mere classic and becomes, well,...
{ebony and ivory} Black Rice Salad with White Soy Sauce
Have you ever heard of white soy sauce? I hadn’t, but when I saw this box at my local store I found myself shielding my eyes from the $18 price tag and bringing it...
{meeeeeeeeeaaaat} How To Cook Steaks On Your Stovetop That Taste Better Than in a Fancy Restaurant
Is there anything more satisfying than a perfectly seasoned steak cooked to your exact liking? For a meat-lover like me, there is not. Unfortunately it can be hard to get that steakhouse taste at...
{recipe + how to} Super Tall Amazing Rainbow Birthday Cake!
Note: this was the most-searched recipe on my previous blog, so I’m re-posting it here. It’s one of my earliest blog entries–from about 3 years ago–so the pictures are a little less polished than...
{photojournal} You Say You Want a Revolution? My Egypt, in Photos
Egypt is on everyone’s minds right now, for good reason. I won’t make any political commentary, but I thought it would be a nice time to share some of my favorite photos from my...
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