Chocolate Swiss Meringue Buttercream

August 1, 2016

My beloved friend Shannon had a birthday last week, so I made her my triple chocolate cake with a special twist. Instead of frosting it with (American) chocolate buttercream frosting, I opted for a chocolate swiss meringue buttercream. Swiss meringue buttercream is... Continue reading →

Matcha Banana Cream Pie

July 18, 2016

Pie, I love. Matcha, I love. So it was about time I brought these two together. And because I had bananas that were ripening faster than the speed of light, I made matcha banana cream pie. Trial one was a delicious... Continue reading →

Green Coleslaw

July 6, 2016

During our courting period, Karl and I took turns trying to impress the other. He played nocturnes on the piano and drove golf balls down the range. I made steak dinners and my bed every morning. Today we’re celebrating our anniversary!! It has been... Continue reading →

Peruvian Steak Salad

June 20, 2016

Hello from California, my new/old domicile!! A lot has happened since April 11th, and I’d like to tell you all exactly what has happened in excruciating detail. But I will spare you. Instead here is a succinct list that should pretty... Continue reading →

Strawberry Rhubarb Loaf Cake

April 11, 2016

Sunday is my blogging day, as I like to keep Saturday open for other fun activities such as cleaning my room, photographing little toddlers, bathing Ellie, and losing in a game of chess. This past weekend, I found myself in... Continue reading →