Archive of posts from May 2020

    So-Cal Churros

    2020-05-24

    The mess and unhealthiness of deep-frying make it a special occasion occurrence at our house. For my son’s birthday, we ended up making churros, an easy fried treat that could be dipped in chocolate sauce.

    Blueberry-Lemon Scones

    2020-05-10

    Mother’s Day at our house, is often a breakfast-in-bed affair. This year, we decided to change things up from the usual pancakes or waffles, and make scones.

    Chocolate Cupcake with Raspberry Ganache, Raspberry and Mango Sorbet

    2020-05-03

    For birthdays around here, my go-to cupcake recipe is one I’ve been making for the last 10 years, namely, the Cook’s Illustrated “ultimate” chocolate cupcake. This year, my daughter and I brainstormed and researched, to come up with her ideal birthday dessert.