DIY Gloves!

I’ve realized since Brad started at Tar & Roses that we were pretty spoiled while he was at Pintxo. One of us almost always got off of work early, so one of us always got the “load the bike into … Continue reading

Ruining LAST Christmas

It’s hard to blog around Christmas time.  Mostly because surprises are really, really hard to keep when you are crafting and gifting and you just want to share pictures of all the fun things you’re making for people. But you … Continue reading

Best Dessert Ever: Butterscotch Budino

butterscotch pot de creme gjelina recipe diy

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 & Goat Cheese Risotto

Lemon and Goat Cheese Risotto

One of the best decisions I ever made was to take a cooking class while I studied abroad in Florence. The few years after that study abroad, I was in charge of Christmas dinner.  We would have a feast full … Continue reading

Lemon Basil Granita

coupe glass with 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