Baklava Cheesecake
What is a Baklava Cheesecake? Hello! How are you? How have you been! I’ve been experimenting in the kitchen and came up with a marriage of divine flavors – baklava cheesecake. Baklava is Middle Eastern dessert made with phyllo dough, crushed nuts like pistachios, and a honey syrup. It’s comprised of crispy, flaky, buttery layers…
Almond Cashew Chocolate Granola
Making Homemade Granola Hello and welcome back! Let’s dive right into all things granola. I love granola. Maybe it’s because I live in the Pacific Northwest, a place known for granola-eating, tree-hugging hippies (guilty as charged). Or maybe it’s because ever since I was little, my mom would instill a need for “crunch” in every…
Homemade Cruffins
Finding Cruffins in San Francisco Back in 2015, my parents took me on a trip for my 21st birthday. We spent a few days in Las Vegas and then travelled over to Northern California to visit San Francisco and Sequoia National Park. It was on this epic family trip that I first tasted a cruffin….
Ma’amoul (Mamool) – Date Cookies
Ma’amoul (Mamool) – Date Cookies Eid Mubarak! 🌛 This means “blessed festival” to celebrate the holiday after Ramadan ends. Eid ul Fitr, “festival to break the fast”, starts today and lasts for three days. But the main day of Eid is today! Many Muslims celebrate Eid by eating yummy food, donning new clothes and spending…
Vegan Knafeh
What is Knafeh? Hello there, and Ramadan Mubarak! On the weekend nights during Ramadan, my husband and I go over to his family’s house to break our fast and eat dinner together. And last weekend, I brought a beloved Middle Eastern classic – knafeh! (Pronounced keh-nah-feh). If you’ve never tried this delicious dessert before, you’re…
Chocolate Hazelnut Blondies
Blondies versus Brownies Hello there! Okay, let’s start off with a debate today: the age-old division of blondies versus brownies. Here in the U.S., brownies are super common. Their chocolatey, rich, fudgy flavor and texture slay the dessert game. You can add an assortment of mix-ins to brownie batter including chopped nuts, marshmallows and chocolate…
Bunny Hot Cross Buns!
Hello and “Hoppy” Easter!! 🐇 Around this time every year, my Dad often makes the best hot cross buns, so I just had to bake a batch of these delicious bread rolls for myself this year. And what better way to decorate hot cross buns than with adorable fondant bunnies and carrots!? Just look at…
Sourdough Matcha Swirl Bread
Homemade Bread Hello, friends! It’s been a little while since I’ve been on my blog, because I was visiting my parents in Hawaii! (Stay tuned for the best hikes, beaches and food spots!) It was actually on my last trip to these tropical islands that I was inspired to make a recipe with matcha. I…
Vegan Peanut Butter Curry
Peanut Butter + Curry Hello there! I’ve been testing all kinds of my favorite recipes lately with added nut butter. I made buttercream frosting with peanut butter powder for a layer cake recently. And I added peanut cashew butter to no-bake energy bites for a quick and healthy snack. So why stop there? Let’s try…
What to Eat in Disney World!
Whenever I plan or dream about a trip, one of the first things I think about is, “what can I eat?” 😜 I love trying different foods from different places, and Disney World in Orlando, Florida is no different. Here’s my list of the best snacks and meals when you’re planning what to eat in…
Disney World Outfit Ideas!
This past summer, my husband and I got married! The day after our wedding, we flew from Oregon to Florida to spend our honeymoon in Disney World and Universal Studios. We had a blast!!! We were like two energetic kids, running around the parks, riding all the rides, eating every churro, and falling in love…
Recipes for St Patrick’s Day
St Patrick’s Day is wildly popular here in the U.S. But if you ask someone on the street to explain the history behind this day, most folks can’t quite put into words why they’re drinking Guinness and eating boiled cabbage. Let’s dive into the history of the holiday, and then look at a few recipes…
