After all the Christmas treats I thought it was time for a “healthier” snack. I also needed to get rid of some grossly black bananas and the cranberries that have been sitting in my freezer since October. I’m proud of this recipe. I usually am not able to combine ingredients in a way that produces … Continue reading »
Ever heard of the term “chick food”? Well, this breakfast pizza isn’t it. My boyfriend, Michael, is visiting me from Chicago this weekend (yay!), and we’ve been having a great time. We both love to eat (I bet you could have guessed that about me), so we are always trying new restaurants together. This time … Continue reading »
Overnight oats are all the rage right on food blogs right now. There are tons of different variations, and let me tell you– I am obsessed with them. The first time I tried, I wasn’t too sure about it– the only way I usually like my oatmeal is in Flourless Oatmeal Pancakes (or cookies), not the … Continue reading »
If you’re interested in trying something a little bit different from your typical boxed funfetti cupcakes (kidding! I know you’re all talented chefs and bakers), then I strongly recommend you take a shot at making these little cuties. Egg tarts are a Cantonese treat and you generally will see them at Chinese bakeries or dim … Continue reading »
This bread was the product of my attempt to use up all of my perishable foods before going to Singapore for the next three weeks! I modified the original recipe a bit in order to cram the maximum amount of apples into it and omitted the nuts and raisins completely. The end result was a … Continue reading »
Would I ever be willing to die for blueberry muffins? Probably not. The name, however, did catch my eye, and they turned out to be delicious (almost good enough to die for, but I’m pretty young so I’m gonna stick with the statement that at this point in my life, I would not die for … Continue reading »
Every time I complain to my boyfriend about how hard it is to stick to a diet, he first assures me that I look perfect and have nothing to worry about (like any smart man would do)… and then he goes on to tell me about the latest body-enhancing food he read about on BodyBuilding.com, … Continue reading »
I am officially in panic mode. My mom emailed me a few days ago and said “OMG. There is less than a month until we go to Singapore. I need to lose four pounds– I gain weight every time I go home!” I looked at my calendar, and sure enough, our flight is in less … Continue reading »
Donuts. Maple. Bacon. I present to you… “the Elvis” donut. A plain donut with maple glaze and bits of bacon sprinkled over the top. Magical. Elvis Donuts Makes 12 donuts 2 cups all purpose flour 2 tsp baking powder 3/4 cup white sugar 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp nutmeg 1 tsp salt 3/4 cup greek … Continue reading »
I have big news. I got a new camera! Instead of a point and shoot or my phone camera, I am now the proud owner of a Nikon D70s. . I got it yesterday at 7 pm… and obviously the real reason I made these scones was so I could practice taking pictures with my … Continue reading »
