Raspberry Shortcake is a fantastic summer dessert that has American roots. So light and refreshing, with a fluffy texture. What better for a 4th of July treat? For this special occasion, we decided to go the extra mile for these raspberries, and go berry picking! Nothing like freshly picked fruit! Plus, living in San Francisco […]
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Buttermilk Waffles with a Maple Berry Sauce
As a brunch aficionado, various types of Eggs Benedict were always my go-to. Sometimes I’d opt for a Skillet, and occasionally the French Toast, but never paid much attention to Waffles. Williams-Sonoma had a giant discount for the Breville Smart Waffle Maker, and I know my Sweetie had been wanting this particular gadget. So I […]
Banana Cream Pie for your Summer Get-together
Light and fluffy desserts are my absolute love! The Banana Cream Pie is perfect for the upcoming summer weather because of its cool temperature and airy texture. Made from a combination of two recipes: The crispy, flaky pie crust is from Rose Levy Beranbaum’s Pie and Pastry Bible. If you love pastry, it’s a great […]
Hanging out at the University District Streetfair
The University District Streetfair is the perfect place to catch local vendors from the Pacific Northwest. There are gorgeous unique finds on food, fashion, crafts, and home decor. The U District Streetfair has a beautiful history: Started in the 1970s during times of political tension and civil unrest, the first festival was held to promote […]
Great Finds at University Village for Home and Yummy Treats
I love discovering a place that has great decor accessories for home, and delicious treats in one place. University Village has a ton of furniture showrooms with varying price points to fit your home styling needs. There are also numerous restaurants and snacks to explore while you shop! I’ve featured some of my favorite home […]
Pike Place Market Excursion
Located in Downtown Seattle, this public market has been around since 1907. The unique market isn’t only a tourist attraction, it’s a great hangout spot for locals. If you’re lucky on a clear day, you’ll have a chance to admire Mt. Rainier! They offer lots of goodies from tasty snacks and meals, to beautiful one-of-a-kind […]
Design and Dim Sum at the Embarcadero, San Francisco
Going for Dim Sum is a huge part of Chinese culture because we usually bond/hang out with family and friends over the meal. In Chinese, we call it “yum cha”, which translates to drinking tea. Dim Sum originated from Canton, China, now known as Guangzhou. Traditional Dim Sum is made in bite sized pieces, typically […]
Irish Car Bomb Cupcakes
St. Patrick’s Day Goodies!!! Back home in San Francisco, we have our famous St. Paddy’s Day parade marching down to the Civc Center for the festival every year! Start your celebration with these delicious Irish Car Bomb Cupcakes filled with a surprise Whiskey Chocolate Ganache! Beware! They are quite boozy! Irish Car Bomb Cupcakes, Brown […]
