


My Story
The kitchen has always been a magical place for me. The aromas of freshly baked bread and spices filled the air. My creativity and imagination were allowed to run free, and I always got to lick the chocolate off the spoon. It’s no wonder I fell in love with cooking at an early age.
Latest Posts
The Perfect Flan
Last year, I promised to make my mom flan for her birthday. But like most things in 2020 that plan blew up BIG TIME. Instead of celebrating with us, my ever so cautious mother spent...
The Best Creamy Tomato Soup
This is the perfect time of year for making soup, and a good tomato soup is one of my favorite things to make. There are, in my opinion, a couple of key components to making a rich,...
Spooktacular Halloween Cupcakes
Let's face it, Halloween is going to be a bit different this year. While we might not be planning for a big costume party or epic night of trick-or-treating, Halloween can still be a...
Beet & Rhubarb Salad
Back when I was still going out to restaurants, my mom and I tried a new hotspot in downtown Sacramento. This salad was one of the dishes that I fell in love with. The sweetness of...
Soft Buttery Rolls a.k.a. German Hörnchen
These buttery rolls may be shaped like croissants, but their flavor and texture more closely resemble a Parker House roll. They’re mildly sweet, and perfectly fluffy. I enjoy eating...
Zucchini Noodle Pasta with Lemon and Ricotta
This is the longest I've gone without posting a recipe. It's not like I haven't been cooking. But somehow finding the time to take a photo, then sit down to write out a recipe, has...