homemade & local eats
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I am a HUGE marshmallow fan – I can often be found demolishing an entire bag of jet-puffed marshmallows by myself (don’t judge, alright?) and Peeps are one of my favorite treats. Store-bought marshmallows are easy to find (and eat!), but homemade marshmallows are even better and surprisingly easy to make! Definitely worth trying out …
Flan, also known as créme caramel, is deceptively hard to make but a crowd-pleaser for everyone! This has been a request for such a long time and I finally convinced myself to make some. Flan is a European and Latin dessert incorporating caramel and custard, aka it’s super delicious. There’s not too many ingredients involved …
Is there anything better than a strong cup of coffee in the morning? Nothing’s stronger than a good cup of cold brew coffee! In the summer months I love starting my day with a glass of cold brew with some milk and sugar. Best of all, this recipe is SUPER easy and you make it …
I’ve seen Japanese milk bread (also known as Hokkaido milk bread) many times on Instagram, and I finally decided to give it a try. I cannot believe I waited as long as I did! This pull apart bread is so fluffy and soft. The tangzhong method that makes milk bread special helps keep it light …
It’s been a little over a year since I started this page, and in celebration I decided to give my very first post another go! We all know margs are perfect for the summer, and I especially love mixing them up with different fruits. This grapefruit margarita is refreshing and tart, and perfect for a …
It’s almost summer, which means incorporating more fruity, citrus-y flavors into my bakes! This raspberry lemon loaf is full of flavor and perfect for breakfast, as a snack, or as a dessert to any meal. It’s also super easy to make and great as a gift! What kind of bakes are you trying out this …
Happy Mother’s Day! One of my mom’s favorite desserts is carrot cake, and while it’s not at the top of my list, what better day to try making it myself than today? This recipe is perfect for a cake, but you can also divide it up into little cupcakes as well. And don’t forget the …
Although I love posting new creations and recipes on here, let’s be honest – sometimes we just don’t have the time. Seriously, sometimes I look at other people’s feeds and think, how on earth do they have the time to make everything? I’m sure my feed can give off that vibe as well, so I’ll …
When I first started this account, one of the first things I made was crème brûlée! It’s been about a year now and I’ve been able to experiment with different flavors and foods and get more comfortable making new dishes that I wouldn’t have dreamed of before. Thai tea is one of my favorite flavors, …