I needed to use up some coconut filling that I’d made for a different recipe, but this cake was not the way to go because I still have a ton left haha. But it was delish and turned out well so I can’t be too sad about it.One thing I would change: the frosting. This […]
Archives for August 2014
Nutella S’Mores Tart
This one’s a winner guys. I always feel bad for my hubby because I’m constantly experimenting with recipes but I just happen to come upon the best ones when he’s gone >.< Oh well. I actually put aside a piece for him intending to refrigerate or freeze it for when he comes home but I […]
Gingham & Lace
Currently… Excited for: Our Japan/Korea trip coming up ^.^Eating: S’Mores made in my kitchen with a blowtorch… >.<Craving: To see Guardians of the Galaxy. The trailer didn’t look appealing but everyone seems to love it!Listening to: Wake Owl – Wild CountryMaking: Sugar flowers Shirt: J.Crew FactorySkirt: Lulu’sShoes: Steve Madden (finally on sale!) Linking with Let it […]
Fresh Strawberry Macarons + My Best Tips
Macarons are much easier than the “outside world” thinks.I started making them 3 years ago and I feel pretty comfortable now. So here is a cumulation of my best tips & advice: 1. Have the right equipment. Use silpats, they are pretty much indispensable if you want nice-looking mac macs. Parchment paper won’t cut it. […]
Fall Ready
Fall makes me think of gorgeous foliage, playing soccer in slightly chilly weather, new semesters, new clothes, pumpkin picking, hay rides, apple-picking in Vermont, bundled up and sipping hot chocolate at football games…I don’t know what it will be like yet on the West coast but I am very excited for Fall. Sweater: Banana RepublicSkirt: […]
Matchy Matchy
I’m twinning with the bike. Isn’t it gorg?? Actually this was hubby’s birthday present that he picked out, we’re still on the search for mine. And the wheels look yellow in the pics but they’re actually gold.We’re kind of obsessed. Imagine us cruising across the Golden Gate Bridge on matching hipster bikes ^.^ Teehee. Fixie: […]