My love for matcha runs deep. Not only is a hot matcha latte my favorite way to start the day, but matcha makes for such a lovely addition to baked goods and sweets. When I flipped through the pages of my friend Sabine Venier’s debut cookbook “The Chocolate Addict’s Baking Book” for the first time… Read more
I am honored to be sharing a recipe from my friend Diala Canelo’s debut cookbook “Diala’s Kitchen.” A diverse collection of plant-forward & pescatarian recipes inspired by Diala’s travels combined with her passion for bringing people together. Out of all of the recipes in this vibrant cookbook, the one I just had to make first… Read more
A generous harvest of late-season peaches from our very own tree inspired me to bake up something warm & comforting. This perfect peach tarte tatin is both a sweet farewell to summer and an earnest welcome to fall. Most people probably think of apples and pumpkin when it comes to late summer/early fall produce. But… Read more
Sandwiches are my specialty. Don’t ask me why this is the first sandwich recipe that has made its way onto the blog. But it is fitting that out of all of the different sandwiches that I make, that this one would be first. This slow-roasted tomato sandwich is probably my favorite sandwich of all time… Read more
Every summer I strive to create recipes inspired by our favorite seasonal produce. Plums are one of those fruits that we tend to eat mostly fresh just as they come off the tree. This year, we have had such a bountiful harvest of plums from our tree that I absolutely had to create something unique… Read more
This is the drink that we will be sipping on all summer long! A simple riff on matcha lemonade, this triple citrus version was love at first sip! I would have never thought of adding orange & lime juice to matcha lemonade, but thanks to a dear friend who introduced this triple citrus matcha lemonade… Read more
This recipe was inspired by a toaster. Yes, you read that right, a toaster! But not just any toaster, the most innovative toaster in the world! Specifically BALMUDA The Toaster – a groundbreaking toaster that hails from Japan. Since I have the great honor of being a part of launching BALMUDA The Toaster here in… Read more
Building a sourdough starter is one of the most satisfying culinary adventures that you can embark on. Harvesting the power of wild yeast to create rustic, light and delicious sourdough baked goods is a deeply rewarding experience. Building a sourdough starter from scratch does not have to be an intimidating process. Rather, in this basic… Read more
