Dessert

Let’s Get Real I have a confession: I was never a pastry person until I tried my hand at making my own flaky sweet almond pastry. Seriously. I spent my childhood trying to understand why anyone would choose croissants over actual cake and held a grudge against anything remotely flaky. I mean, who could trust a dessert that tended to crumble all over the place? But then life threw me a curveball. It was a gloomy, rainy Sunday afternoon—the kind where the weather just insists that you stay in your PJs (which I totally did). I thought, “Hey, why not … Read more

Let’s Get Real Okay, first things first – can we just take a moment to talk about the weather? It’s been a complete emotional rollercoaster over here – sunny one minute and then the skies open up like Mother Nature just binge-watched a tear-jerker movie. All I can think about is how cozy I’d feel if I was tucked away in my kitchen, whisking together a custard that’s so creamy, it might as well have a spa day. And if I’m being perfectly honest, homemade vanilla custard was something I never appreciated until I hit my 20s. As a kid, … Read more

Let’s get real. I’m sitting here in my kitchen, staring out at yet another overcast day that has given my spirit a big, whopping dose of gray. It’s that kind of weather that screams for comfort, but not the heavy, end-of-winter hibernation vibe — oh no. I need something that makes me feel alive, like a zesty burst of sunshine. Enter: the Lemon Blossoms Cake. And no, I didn’t have an epiphany in a citrus orchard — I just realized how utterly magnificent this cake is and now I can’t get enough of it. Confession time: When I was a … Read more

Let’s Get Real Alright, friends. Let’s talk about my latest obsession: Rainbow Sherbet Piña Colada. Yup, you heard that right. It’s a tropical delight that’s bursting with color, sweetness, and just enough of a kick to make you forget about that pile of laundry staring you down in the corner (you know the one). Honestly, what’s better than a cocktail that looks like it wandered out of a unicorn’s daydream? January has this irritating tendency to drag on, and I’ll take any excuse to pretend I’m lounging by the beach in Hawaii with drink in hand while wearing flip-flops and … Read more

Let’s Get Real Hey there, delicious food enthusiasts! Let me start with a truth bomb: the weather is having a mood swing, and it’s gotten downright moody here. One minute it’s baking-hot summer, and the next, I’m bundled in a sweater like I’m preparing for a snowstorm. So what do I do when the weather throws a tantrum? I head straight to the kitchen and whip up these glorious Cake Mix Toffee Bars. Yes, you read that right; I’m talking that perfectly gooey, sweet, and slightly crunchy treat that makes you forget about the dismal weather outside. Now, let’s be … Read more

Let’s Get Real Alright folks, let’s dive into this little corner of my culinary imagination where I’ve conjured up the ultimate Frostbite Blizzard Frappe. Picture this: I’m sitting here, the weather outside is making me consider moving to the equator, and all I can think about is how I’d rather be crammed inside a North Pole ice castle sipping on a spiked candy cane concoction rather than sweating buckets. And that’s when it hit me: it’s time to whip up a Frostbite Blizzard Frappe, a drink that tastes like a winter wonderland in a cup but with a base of … Read more

Let’s Get Real Hey there, fellow food lovers! Let me just start by saying that if you’ve ever experienced one of those gloomy, rainy days where all you want to do is curl up with a blanket and a cup of tea while binge-watching your favorite show, then I feel you. Recently, we’ve been having some crazy weather here (I mean, we’re talking torrential downpours, folks), and I found myself in the kitchen, contemplating the weather through the rain-streaked window. Now, scones were never really top of my mind growing up. Honestly? I thought they were these dry, crumby things … Read more

Let’s Get Real Oh, Easter. The time of year when we pretend that we enjoy egg hunts more than the chocolate bunnies, when pastel colors somehow become fashionable, and when my inner child rejoices at the thought of all the sugar that I can possibly consume without judgment—because we’re celebrating, right? This year, instead of drowning my sorrows in a basket of chocolates like I might have done in my youth, I’ve decided to up my dessert game with an Easter Poke Cake. Trust me: this is no ordinary cake. It’s got layers of fun, nostalgia, and a touch of … Read more

Let’s Get Real Okay, friends, gather around because I have a confession to make. I was that kid who turned their nose up at dessert — but let me tell you what could have changed my mind: Dole Whip. Yep, you heard that right! For a kid who generally thought sugar was just a way to ruin perfectly good fruit, Dole Whip made it clear that I was missing out on heavenly bliss. If you’re not familiar, you might be living under a rock or avoiding Disneyland like the plague (in which case, I commend your self-discipline). But if you’ve … Read more

Let’s Get Real Okay, so let’s talk about the weather — my least favorite small talk topic, but here we are. It’s blazing hot outside, the kind of heat that makes you question your life choices. Do I really need to eat lunch? I mean, isn’t a popsicle more socially acceptable in this sweltering madness? Spoiler alert: it is! So here I am, sweating through my shirt (lovely visual, I know) contemplating what to do with this oversized watermelon sitting on my counter. That’s right: I made watermelon lime popsicles, and it has officially changed my summer game. Picture this: … Read more