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Raspberry Poppy Seed Meringues, laced with liqueur

Posted on June 4, 2016 by

By day, I’m an office lady for a group of lively humanities departments. It’s a privilege to get to work with such a talented and diverse bunch, and I like knowing I’m supporting a vital but undervalued part of education. … Continue reading →

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Smoky Coconut Caramels [Vegan]

Posted on April 30, 2016 by

I recently whipped up a batch of my hearty mac & cheese, complete with a buttery roux, three kinds of cheese, and toasty breadcrumbs on top. When gathering the ingredients, I happened to pass the smoked paprika in the spice … Continue reading →

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Honey Dijon Caramels: A Savory-Sweet Symmetry

Posted on May 20, 2015 by

In the world of savories and snacks, I’ve always been a big fan of mustard. I’m known to accumulate several jars at a time for the sheer pleasure of trying new varieties. Seeded or spicy, beery or herbal — I … Continue reading →

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Violet Candy Cupcakes

Posted on July 7, 2014 by

Lately I’ve been yearning to return to my site’s namesake and bake with flowers again.  It was the cookies with nasturtiums that started it all, followed by recipes with lavender, rose, hibiscus, and even petal-flecked tea (both herbal and black).  … Continue reading →

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Cardamom Banana Bites

Posted on May 4, 2014 by

The banana bread of my childhood was my dear grandma’s crumbly and walnut-laden loaf.  I can still taste it now, slathered with the synthetically smooth margarine she always stocked.  Being the only banana bread I knew, I really enjoyed it … Continue reading →

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Lemongrass Meringues: Simple and Scrumptious

Posted on March 31, 2014 by

A friend of mine recently mentioned his success in cooking a dinner with lemongrass, and I was intrigued.  I always enjoy lemongrass in Vietnamese and Thai food (especially tom kha gai: that fragrant and delectable coconut milk soup) — but … Continue reading →

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Scrumptious Spring Flowers: Hibiscus Pistachio Meringues

Posted on April 9, 2013 by

As I was leaving work last Friday, I felt even more compelled than usual to bake over the weekend. There was no particular event to bring dessert to, and no one was expecting any treats from me. My desire to … Continue reading →

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