homemade & local eats
Is there anything more quintessentially Americana than apple pie? This classic apple pie is perfect for closing out these fall months and using up the last of the fresh apples. The trick to the best flavor is using a variety of apples – rather that just using one kind, mix and match your favorite apples …
These Red (Taylor’s Version) Wine Poached Pears are the classiest winter dessert – and the most decadent treat as you listen to the 10-minute All Too Well for the 50th time this weekend! Bosc pears are poached in a rich mulled wine flavored with cinnamon, clove, and other fall/winter spices and topped with a wine …
This copycat version of the Din Tai Fung Shanghai Rice Cakes is one of my go-to staples! I’m a huge fan of getting these rice cakes (with chicken, of course) in addition to DTF’s incredible xiao long bao, but now that I’m slated to move away from California, having this recipe is going to be …
”I must not fear, fear is the mind-killer” I am officially outing myself as a Dune-head with this Shai-Hulud Spice Apple Tart! I’ve loved Frank Herbert’s sci-fi from childhood, and ever since the movie came out a few weeks ago Dune has been in my head nonstop! It was an amazing experience getting to see …
The weather isn’t quite chilly enough here in California for winter drinks, so I’m still loving those fall flavors! This pumpkin cream cold brew is similar to the one from Starbucks and is so refreshing. So many delicious fall flavors packed into one drink, and topped with foam to make it even more decadent! What …
Kung pao chicken is one of those iconic Chinese takeout dishes and turns out, it’s pretty easy to make yourself at home! It’s the perfect amount of spicy and sweet and this recipe reminds me of the version I get from my local Chinese place. I wasn’t able to find peanuts at my grocery store …
I like big bundts and I cannot lie! Halloween has come and gone which means it’s time for all of the holiday treats, right? This white chocolate raspberry bundt cake (inspired by the delicious cakes from Nothing Bundt Cakes) is the perfect holiday part dessert. The tartness of the raspberry helps cut the sweetness of …
This is Halloween, this is Halloween! These spider cookies are so cute and easy to make for a festive dessert! Just take your favorite basic cookie recipe and add some malted chocolate milk balls and chocolate icing to create these fun spiders. You can also do a peanut butter cookie base if you’d like to …
These lemon tarts are so delicious and easy to make! Although they’re more of a summer recipe, I’m a huge fan of both lemon and blueberry year-round and these mini tarts are just perfect to share with friends and family. You can make them using a few simple, fresh ingredients and a tartlet pan, or …
Fall means everything pumpkin and these cupcakes are the perfect treat! Topped with a delicious cream cheese frosting and packed with all the fall spices, these are perfect for gatherings, apple picking, or lounging around at home! Super easy to make and guaranteed to be a hit. Catch me eating a dozen of these by …