Sponge Candy, could have been a contender

Dessert Recipes, Events

Wow, been a while since I posted by my standards! But it has been a whirlwind past few days. Alas I found out on Friday 2pm that I did not get picked to move on to round 4 of Project Food Blog. I am (more or less) over it, I was actually pretty shocked, saddened, and...

PFB 3: Jeweled Flavor Pairing Delight

Appetizer Recipes, Dessert Recipes, Drink recipes, Events, Food Trends & Gadgets, Main Course Recipes

I am still here and standing tall as a contestant in the Project Food Blog and ready to roll up my sleeves for round 3. But first I want to send a warm and adoring thank you to everyone who commented, supported and voted for me so far. Mouah !!! 200 contestants remain...

Mochi Me Mochi You

Dessert Recipes, Exotic World Recipes, Food Trends & Gadgets

If you are a food blogger like me you have a folder named FOOD on your computer with MANY pics and ideas for recipe and restaurant reviews that have yet to be blogged about. The problem is before I get to those I find new recipes that I have to do NOW! This post is...

Daring Bakers: Sugar Cookies

Dessert Recipes

Voting starts today 6am PST for Project Food Blog. Please cast you vote for me to be the next food blog star! Just click this link to my 2nd challenge. Thank you! Voting end Sept 30rd 6pm PST, hurry! I was kind of really surprised when I saw this month’s...

Raspberry Heaven: Lazy Chocolate Raspberry Cake

Dessert Recipes, Fruit Recipes, Traditions

Of course one of my favorite fruits would have a season that lasts about the length of a slow blink of the eye. Raspberries have always been a favorite of mine. I love their taste, their look, their feel. They compliment chocolate so well too. You can find them in...

Have Pavlova, Will Travel

Dessert Recipes, Exotic World Recipes

I decided to use this month’s Baker’s Challenge was my father’s birthday dessert. The recipe itself was easy to do and pretty quick if you multi-task. But I faced quite an unusual challenge. I recently had major water damage in my apartment and I...