I adore a good sugar cookie. Some may call or consider this cookie rather basic, but if made right this cookie can be more delectable than the rest. I love a sugar cookie that is flavorful, soft but does not fall apart when you pick it up. The right sugar cookie also must have theContinue reading “National Sugar Cookie Day”
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Antiguan Coconut Rum Cake
I actually created this tropical cake recipe 10 years ago after visiting another Caribbean paradise. I decided to slightly remix my original recipe to make it even more flavorful and satisfactory for summer.
Pride Mocha Donuts
I can’t believe we are half way into this year already. It’s the month of June, which is full of celebrations! To name a few of my favorites there’s National Hug Your Cat day, National Donut Day, Juneteenth, Black Music month and of course Pride month. I recently returned from vacation at the end ofContinue reading “Pride Mocha Donuts”
Carrot Cake Bread Pudding with Cream Cheese Whiskey Glaze
I’m not sure why but most of my dessert ideas come to me at night. Maybe its the fact that my wildest fantasies are food focused. (Greedy girl at heart). One eventful evening I had an idea about combining carrot cake and bread pudding. I woke up thinking “why have I never thought ofContinue reading “Carrot Cake Bread Pudding with Cream Cheese Whiskey Glaze”
Pink Lemonade Velvet Cupcakes
Here we are in another month to celebrate. March is the perfect time to uplift and appreciate the wonderment that is women. I am very thankful to walk in the footsteps of many women giants. There are so many asterisks throughout history full of feminine energy and triumphs. Not only is it March a celebrationContinue reading “Pink Lemonade Velvet Cupcakes”
Illuminating Lemon Cheesecake Bars
Happy 2021! I am so very excited to start fresh into a brand new year. Last year was the longest and most stressful year of my life, like I am sure it was for so many. That says a lot for someone who went to medical school and completed a residency program as well. ItContinue reading “Illuminating Lemon Cheesecake Bars”
Hey Rudolph! Cake
This year I have positively been on a baking spree. From dealing with the stress that is 2020 to also opening up my own sprinkle mix company, Kaleidoscope Sprinkles, my oven has stayed on. Believe me I’m not complaining one bit, especially how chilly it has been in L.A.. I love baking and hope toContinue reading “Hey Rudolph! Cake”
Apple Cider Donut Bread Pudding with Salted Caramel Glaze
Apples, Apples, Apples! This glorious fruit has always been a big part of Fall to me. As a child growing up in Sacramento, it was a yearly tradition to take a trek to Apple Hill every Autumn. Apple Hill is this amazing once secluded place about an hour outside the capital city that is filledContinue reading “Apple Cider Donut Bread Pudding with Salted Caramel Glaze”
Happy Heavenly Birthday Kobe!
For those readers who don’t know I am not just a Kobe fan, I am his true number one fan. I have been celebrating August 23rd as a holiday since 1996. Usually for the Black Mamba’s birthday, I bust out my personally recorded VHS highlight tapes and spend my day reliving his career. This yearContinue reading “Happy Heavenly Birthday Kobe!”
Earth Day Whoopie Pies
Whoopie Pies (adaptive from Wild Whoopie Blueberry Pies- Sinful Nutrition) Sandwich Cookies 1 ½ cups all purpose flour ½ teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon baking soda 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 2 tablespoons canola oil ⅔ cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 large egg ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk 1 cup frozenContinue reading “Earth Day Whoopie Pies”
