Our Favorite Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
As you can probably tell by now, I love to bake. My mom would say that I love to experiment, but I can assure you I have learned from my many mistakes and I usually try to follow a recipe. When I was a...
View ArticleEaster Cereal Treats
I’ve been trying to make special treats with holiday themes for the kids. Easter was no exception and I was lucky to find this recipe in my good friend Loren’s blog toddlejoy.com. It’s just a...
View ArticleVanilla Bean Cupcakes with Strawberry Frosting
I’ve started noticing a trend in our household. Sunday has become bake day. After we go to church and have lunch we usually come back home and hang out by the pool or stay home and play with the kids....
View ArticleCitrus Cured Salmon
Recently my husband and I have really been into homemade food. Since it’s s difficult and sometimes very expensive to buy some of our favorite foods here in Jakarta we have been experimenting with...
View ArticleCupcakes Galore
Well, not really a galore, but two no-fail cupcake recipes that have been lifesavers since buying packaged cake mixes is a costly and often impossible task here in Jakarta. First. A very simple and...
View ArticleMargarita Cupcakes
As the very loyal Mexican I am, I like to cook with Tequila. I’ve made tequila chicken and pasta and usually marinate steaks in a bit of Tequila. However, I had never tried to use tequila on sweet...
View Article{Recipe} Little Black Dress Chocolate Cake
I know it’s been a while since I posted any recipes. I haven’t really had much time to experiment lately but last week I ventured into the world of French baking and it was a disaster! Or so it seemed,...
View Article{Recipe} Arroz con Leche
I’ve never been a big fan of Mexican Desserts. Sure, give me some flan and I’ll eat it but I do like chocolate best. However, being overseas has ignited a new part of me that just craves real Mexican...
View Article{Recipe} Brownies and Muffins worthy of Chocoholics Anonymous
The holidays were the perfect time to give new recipes a shot. I tried to make bread, and failed. I roasted a Turkey for Thanksgiving, and it came out flavorful and moist. I made a blue margarita for a...
View Article{Recipe} Pumpkin Bread
I realize the pumpkin season is over, but Indonesia happens to produce beautiful gourds all year long. Every time I go to the supermarket I am overwhelmed by the variety and size of the different...
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