This post comes with a warning: macaron is one of the most delicate and difficult pastries to make successfully. Well, in my humble opinion anyway! There’s a whole lot of precision and patience required and practice definitely makes perfect, but don’t get discouraged if you don’t succeed on the first […]
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Asparagus Gruyere Frittata
Breakfast and Brunch Dishes, Meatless MondayWe’re still a month away from Spring but thank goodness, we got a taste of the balmy weather this past weekend! It felt nice to be able to walk around without getting bundled up in scarves (in the plural…sounds crazy but I’ve been wearing two lately), gloves, and earmuffs. I […]
Blue Cheese and Walnut Stuffed Dates
Appetizers and SnacksThese Blue Cheese and Walnut Stuffed Dates are one those effortless appetizers that never fail to impress – simple, elegant, and the perfect combination of sweet and savory flavors! One of my favorite tapa dish is Blue Cheese and Walnut Stuffed Dates. When you put toasted walnuts, blue cheese, and […]
Sights and Good Eats in Baltimore
TravelThis past weekend (long weekend for me – the benefit of working at a bank!), I went to Baltimore, Maryland to visit James. He’s been working at the trauma center as part of his rotation, and since he’ll be there only for a month, we took every opportunity we had […]
How To: Make Hot Chocolate on a Stick
Beverages, How ToWith Valentine’s Day coming up tomorrow, many of us probably are thinking about chocolate. And since it seems like lately just about every day here has been snowing (like today) or freezing (like everyday), there is nothing better than to curl up on the couch with a warm blanket, a […]










