Double Chocolate Cupcakes
I want to start out by saying that for me, Valentine’s Day is an overrated holiday in which men and women – mostly men – spend too much money on disposable items. The items offer only temporary enjoyment which is more for the recipient’s onlookers like friends and colleagues than themselves. It is a visual [...]
How To Cook With Stainless Steel Pans
One of the best things my husband ever bought me was a full set of Cuisinart stainless steel cookware. Prior to this, I had been using crappy Teflon-coated pans like the majority of people in America. We hated using non-stick pans because Teflon is toxic and we don’t need to be eating that in everything [...]
Make Your Own Vanilla Extract (and Vanilla Sugar)
My kitchen would be a sad place with out basic pantry items like vanilla extract and vanilla sugar. Vanilla extract was something I have always had in my mind to do because it’s used in almost every dessert we make. Some bulk Mexican vanilla beans (Mexican vanilla beans are the best), vodka, and a pretty bottle [...]
My Basic Macaron Shell Recipe
This is my basic go-to recipe for macaron shells. Not every recipe works for everyone due to climate, kitchen humidity, oven variations, phases of the moon, etc. However I think this recipe is worth trying if nothing seems to work for you. To me, these turn out better than many macaron shells I have tried [...]
Swiss Meringue Buttercream Recipe
Swiss meringue buttercream is the best and I think easiest frosting I have ever made. Most people say it is too complicated, however I don’t think it is. I have added my technique of doing this recipe and some flavor options to make it match what you need it to. Words just cannot describe the [...]