Last fall, I was taking a class at the Institute of Culinary Education called “Fall Desserts.” It was taught by my favorite chef instructor Melanie Underwood. The class included, among many other seasonal treats, a cranberry upside cake. Now the only upside cake I’d ever heard of was a pineapple upside cake but apparently theyRead more
I am pro butter. Always have been, always will be. However, 50% of people diagnosed with celiac disease cannot have butter. In addition to gluten, they are also allergic to a protein found in dairy called casein. Now, if you combine that number of people with all the people who are lactose (also a protein)Read more
My husband and I live in an 850 square foot one-bedroom apartment in New York City. You may be surprised to learn that 850 square feet is rather large for a one-bedroom apartment. However, this means I have a 6 foot by 8 foot kitchen. Cue gasps. Now, I know from watching… well… every showRead more
Disclaimer: This is by no means a “healthy” cake. Don’t let the fact it is made with olive oil fool you. It is full of sugar and fat. It is truly decadent. The olive oil is merely a flavor and texture choice, not a health-conscience one. Eat in moderation!
Throughout the blogosphere a lot of food bloggers include either “peanut butter lover” or “chocolate addict” or something like it in their bios. You never see “marshmallow mavin” or “carrot crazy.” Just a love for one of these foods that is so strong that people, myself included, actually use it to describe themselves. I meanRead more
