Dragonfruit Macarons

Say what you want about Valentine’s Day but it is easily one of my favorite holidays. Yes, it can get a bit sappy and overhyped with all the contrived romantic gestures, but there is so much more to romance than just the cheesy stuffed animals (or in my case, the cheesy stuffed pizzas). One of … Continue Reading

Green Tea Holiday Donuts

Last night in town before heading home for the holidays and I just couldn’t help leaving behind a fresh batch of homemade doughnuts for bae, partially because I had a hankering for something matcha flavored, mostly because I wanted to make sure he doesn’t starve while I’m away. They turned out to be so easy … Continue Reading

Asian Pear and Ginger Galette

Those who know me well know that I love doing things myself. I’ve never gotten my hair done, hired movers and painters or taken an article of clothing to a tailor. I would much rather bake a fresh loaf of bread from scratch (mostly for the smells) than pick out a pre-packaged, processed loaf from … Continue Reading

Sake Bomb Cupcakes

While champagne is the king of celebratory libations, I would choose sake bombs over some bubbly any day. Perhaps I associate sake bombs with festivities because going out for hibachi is usually my go to for birthday parties, both mine and others, but I think there’s something about being surrounded with your friends, shouting at … Continue Reading