Maple Pecan Sticky Buns
Happy Spring! Aside from the return of warm weather, I’m also really excited for spring because it’s officially…maple season! In the winter, maple trees store starch in their roots and trunks, and as the weather warms […]
Beach Town Baking’s Movie Popcorn Cookies
I love themed events because they give me a chance to get even more creative when I’m baking. So, you can imagine my excitement when my friend asked me to bake some cupcakes, cookies and a […]
Making the Perfect Crisp
I recently had dinner at Andrea Ristorante at the beautiful Pelican Hill Resort in Newport Beach, CA. I concluded the amazing meal with a soothing cup of hot tea which was served with the cutest jar of honey […]
Ice Cream and Homemade Waffles
I was rummaging through my kitchen storage the other day and came across a waffle maker. I don’t recall ever buying one, but apparently I did, so I figured why not test it out? The waffle […]
Poached Apricots in Vanilla Syrup
I was shopping at Gelson’s Market the other day and to my pleasant surprise I saw fresh California apricots for sale. I love when California apricots start popping up at grocery stores and farmer’s markets—usually during late May […]
Banana Ice Cream and Espresso “Cakie” Sandwiches
There’s nothing like enjoying a double scoop of your favorite ice cream flavor, plopped onto a fresh waffle cone, while strolling along the boardwalk and soaking up summer in all its glory. Ice cream is America’s […]
Memorial Day Mixed Berry Trifle
I spent my Memorial Day holiday with my dear friend Seyie Putsure at her beautiful home in Pacific Palisades. Seyie is the founder of Seyie Design, an incredible interior design and branding company that serves residential, beauty, […]
Blueberry Lavender Pie
A dessert cookbook wouldn’t be complete without a chapter dedicated solely to pies and crisps! I spent last weekend brainstorming different iterations of this classic American dessert, and among the recipes I created were a Peach […]
Banana Cream Pie
It seems like the trend these days in the baking world is “what’s old is new again”. From cupcakes to whoopie pies to ice cream sandwiches– anything considered old-fashioned is now making a modern comeback. Take […]
Sweet Peach Almond Bars
Lately, I’ve been doing a lot of writing for my book instead of recipe testing because the recent warm weather has made even the thought of turning on my oven unbearable. But each time I went […]