As I found myself puttering around the kitchen on Halloween, I had two words that kept popping into my brain..... Whoopie Pie. As delicious as they are, though, whoopie pies can be a bit messy. And sometimes I just want a little whoopie, you know what I mean? So I made 'em tiny. You can't … Continue reading Whoopie!
It was a rainy day in Los Angeles yesterday, perfect weather for a long cooking project. Parker House Rolls have been on my list for awhile, and considering their 3 hour prep time, it was a perfect fit. I aggregated a couple recipes, but the one I hewed closest to came from Chowhound. … Continue reading Hospitality @ Home: Parker House Rolls & Grapefruit Curd
From the teaser on project runway touting the coolness of Ombre, to Guilana Rancic's hair it seems that Ombre is everywhere you look. Ever since this photo showed up on pinterest, the blogosphere has become obsessed with Ombre Cake. They are everywhere. I decided to test the idea in my tiny kitchen for a friend … Continue reading Hospitality @ Home: Ombre Cake
I love my neighborhood. I live right on the cusp of Hollywood and Los Feliz, off of Griffith Park, and a hop & skip from Silverlake. Here's a list of my favorite places in the area: 1. McCall's Meat & Fish Owned by a couple of chefs, Nathan McCall and Karen Yoo, who met while … Continue reading Neighborhood Favorites
Horchata is a controversial beverage. A beloved agua fresca, traditional in Spain and Central & South America—Its sweet milky refreshment is ladled out of glass pitchers the size of a small child on the hottest days, its starchy backbone quells the burn of the spiciest foods. Is it just rice? Or nuts and rice? Milk … Continue reading Horchata (cha-cha-cha)
