Last year, I promised to make my mom flan for her birthday. But like most things in 2020 that plan blew up BIG TIME. Instead of celebrating with us, my ever so cautious mother spent it at home, sick with COVID. Needless to say, it was a scary time for me. I pretended...
This is the perfect time of year for making soup, and a good tomato soup is one of my favorite things to make. There are, in my opinion, a couple of key components to making a rich, creamy, and delicious tomato soup. The good news is that all of these components...
Let’s face it, Halloween is going to be a bit different this year. While we might not be planning for a big costume party or epic night of trick-or-treating, Halloween can still be a ton of fun. I’ve ordered a bunch of Halloween candy and am planning to make...
Back when I was still going out to restaurants, my mom and I tried a new hotspot in downtown Sacramento. This salad was one of the dishes that I fell in love with. The sweetness of the roasted beets blends perfectly with tart rhubarb and bitter radicchio. In this...
These buttery rolls may be shaped like croissants, but their flavor and texture more closely resemble a Parker House roll. They’re mildly sweet, and perfectly fluffy. I enjoy eating these rolls whenever I visit Germany, where they are incredibly popular. Alas, you...
