Oh my gosh. After weekends like this one, I swear off drinking for a few days. Then I get home from a long day at work and see that bottle of wine with just a couple glasses left in it… … Continue reading
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Tag Archives: dessert
Told You It Wasn’t Fall
Put away those Pumpkin Spice Lattes, people. Even here in Santa Monica it is a sweaty 93 degrees today. And it sure doesn’t feel like fall. If I had white pants, I would probably wear them today just to prove … Continue reading
Best Dessert Ever: Butterscotch Budino
I just made the most amazing dessert. Salty, buttery, rich and the perfect amount of sweet. This Butterscotch Budino is the most amazing custard. I make a mean panna cota that I’ll share with you one day, but it’s nothing … Continue reading
Lemon Basil Granita
I hate that everyone is talking about how the “summer is winding down”. Back to school, labor day sales… I’ve even seen Halloween costumes popping up around town. I am not ready for fall. Around Santa Monica, I feel like … Continue reading
One Year Bloggiversary!
A whole year! I am (very carefully) drinking bubbly while I’m typing this. I’ve had mishaps with champagne drinks and laptops before. But they also involved pool-side mimosas, bikini gymnastics and a dance party. Ah my first ever apartment on … Continue reading
Maryland Summer Break
My legs may be absolutely covered with mosquito bites, but I just had a really amazing trip home to Maryland. And not just because of the potato chips… It started off with this little guy, who greeted me wearing the … Continue reading
A Three Tart Meal
The other night, Brad and I set what I think is a new record. I am not necessarily condoning this, but when you are an adult and you have a lot of pastries sitting around, sometimes you eat crazy things … Continue reading
Chocolate For Breakfast
I tend to eat pretty healthy. I love fruits and vegetables. I shop at the Farmer’s Market. I don’t eat a lot of sweets and I always have a good breakfast. A couple of eggs or yogurt with fruit. But … Continue reading
PigDependence Day!
Our 4th of July was epic. The night before, I baked up a patriotic and kind of creepy looking mess that turned into a few delicious red, white and blue desserts. In the morning David and I went on extreme … Continue reading
Take Your Kels to Work Day
I guess that Crostata I made last week was pretty darn good. So good, in fact, that I was invited by the Bar Pintxo boys to come in this week for their tasting menu and make them again. Introducing… Pastry … Continue reading
