Pumpkin Sour Cream Bundt w/Maple Whipped Cream
I like bundt cake, but it always feels like it needs a little something extra. Pumpking and maple go so well together, by slicing the cake in half and sandwiching… Continue Reading »
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Star Wars pumpkin
Made for the Ultimate Star Wars party (here) Every October I carve a lot of pumpkins. A LOT. It’s a good thing I don’t live next to a pumpkin farm… Continue Reading »
Really Devilish Eggs
Bacon? Yes. Hot sauce? Yes, please. What SoCal family doesn’t have a stash of Tapatio in their fridge? Well, you should. It’s not as hot as Tabasco, and adds just… Continue Reading »
Chickie Eggs
I love making cute things out of food but really, no one wants to spend a lot of time in the kitchen. By using just a few ingredients it’s easy… Continue Reading »
Peeking Easter Bunny Cookie Cupcakes
Easter is a big family gathering for us. With so much food and egg hunting there’s always a lot to eat but an adorable dessert is too good to pass… Continue Reading »
Valentine’s treats
I love Valentine’s Day because I love pink and I love hearts – it’s also a perfect time for sweets. This year I made some old favorites with a twist:… Continue Reading »
Soba noodles
Eating soba noodles on New Year’s Day is supposed to guarantee you long life. Hm. So much for ‘an apple a day’, I guess. Anyway, I took the kids to… Continue Reading »
New Year’s Day 2010
New Year’s Day for Japanese Americans is a BIG deal. You are supposed to cook for days – lots of different good luck foods – to ensure that everyone who… Continue Reading »
Mochi making 2009
New Years Day is coming – I’m resting up for two full days of cooking. A big part of my Japanese New Years party is mochi. Mochi is a traditional… Continue Reading »
Buche de Noel
Who can resist a tree made of chocolate? Buche de Noel do not have to be complicated. You can make a simple one with whipped cream rather quickly – and… Continue Reading »