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I like my veggies. My mom is probably squirming with joy at that statement. She used to make my sister and I eat cooked carrots and I hated them…with a capital H. Nevertheless, as I got older I began to appreciate the taste of vegetables, many kinds, the various ways to cook them and their [.....

You’re probably thinking I have cake fever, right? First this easy chocolate cake and now this delectable and uber light hot milk sponge cake. Well, if cake fever does exist then I am a victim! Oh darn… Some other news. I ran the Pasadena Half Marathon this past Sunday and despite the po...

It’s always a good idea to have an easy and basic chocolate cake recipe in your back pocket. Ya just never know when you’ll need to bake one… - last minute birthday with friends or at work - dinner gathering - picnic The reasons are endless and sometimes you don’t even need a...

Tell me there’s a dinner party with friends and I am there! That’s what inspired this strawberry and nectarine crostata. My friends were prepping the dinner, so count me in for a homemade baked dessert and vanilla frozen yogurt for topping. Are you drooling? I am. Even though this is cal...

My goodness! Has it really been over two weeks since I shared a recipe with you all? The time is flying and here I am…I’m emerging from a two (or three?) week baking hiatus. Baking is good for my soul, so hopefully I don’t take a hiatus that long moving forward. Well….unless ...

Raise your hand if you enjoy a warm slice chunk of quick bread in the morning or as a snack? Maybe it’s banana nut bread, blueberry bread, cinnamon swirl bread or pumpkin chocolate chip bread. My sweet tooth is growing just typing this. Here’s the buzz-kill….quick breads are notori...

So, was it the sausage or the cheese that inspired you to open this post and get your mouth watering? Quiche is one of my favorite dishes with it’s flakey and buttery crust and creamy egg filling. Oh and add cheese and game over! Nevertheless, quiche this indulgent often make me feel a bit let...

Ok. You may be thinking…”Soup? I thought this was a baking blog?” Well, it is! However, I used the oven to prep for the soup so I figured it deserved a post. Why not! Plus, I think you’ll like it. If you’re vegan, you’ll definitely like it! Just omit the sprinkle ...

Friends. It has been quite a month. I often find myself crashing on the couch at the end of the day and dreading hopping back on the computer. As a Social Media Manager, I spend most of my waking hours tuned-in…hardcore. In the evening, sometimes, I just want to unplug. Ya feel me? This post [...

Love is nice, isn’t it? The feeling of loving something or someone and being loved in return. I love traveling, running and laughing with my friends. I also love my family and boyfriend. Which brings me to the subject of Valentine’s Day…the day that’s slowly approaching and e...