Let’s Get Real You know those days when the weather is so gloomy that even your coffee needs a caffeine boost to get out of bed? Yeah, today is one of those days. I mean, who signed us up for this level of dreariness? I’ve wanted to stay wrapped in a blanket all day, clutching … Read more
Let’s get real. I’ve got a confession. I used to think cookies were just okay. I know, I know, throw tomatoes at me if you must, but hear me out! When I was a kid, I was all about the cake. Cake had layers, frosting, sprinkles—everything a little kid could want! Cookies? They were just … Read more
## Let’s Get Real Alright, folks, gather ‘round because today we’re diving into something that’s like a sweet dream come true and a nostalgic memory all rolled into one: Strawberry Tanghulu! If you’re unfamiliar with this glorious treat, let me educate you. Imagine fresh strawberries, glossy and bright, dipped in a shiny layer of hardened … Read more
(175°C). While it’s heating up, do a little happy dance. You’re about to create magic. 2. **Mix Up the Batter:** In a large bowl, combine the **red velvet cake mix**, **eggs**, **vegetable oil**, and **water**. Stir it up until it’s smooth. Am I the only one who gets a whiff of nostalgia when opening a … Read more
Let’s Get Real So here I am, staring out the window as rain pours down like an overenthusiastic toddler at a water park. It’s the perfect day for a snug blanket, a dog (or three), and a culinary project that won’t require wearing real pants—because I wouldn’t want to do the work of putting on … Read more
Let’s get real. I’ve got a confession that might shock you: I absolutely detested macarons when I first encountered them. Picture me, 10 years old, at a fancy bakery with my mother. I’m eyeing these tiny, colorful mounds of almond flour and frosting, and all I could think was, “Where’s the chocolate chip cookie?” Honestly, … Read more
Let’s Get Real Okay, let’s talk about chocolate ganache, the love child of dessert and divine decadence. It’s rich, it’s creamy, and let’s be honest, it’s basically the dreamy companion of anything sweet. I didn’t appreciate this velvety sauce until I was a full-grown adult — probably because my younger self was too busy inhaling … Read more
Let’s Get Real If there’s one thing I’ve learned in my culinary journey, it’s that no matter how many TikTok videos I watch or Pinterest boards I scroll through, I can’t escape the fact that flaky sweet almond pastry is simply the epitome of breakfast glory. As I glance out the window, watching the sun’s … Read more
Let’s Get Real Alright, folks, sit down because I’m about to drop some sweet knowledge on you—Homemade Vanilla Custard. But first, let’s chat about the weather. Is this an acceptable topic? Ugh. I swear, Mother Nature is having a meltdown. One day it’s a sunny 75 degrees, and I’m like, “Let’s make some ice cream,” … Read more
Let’s Get Real Okay, first things first: the weather has turned into a complete mood killer. One minute I’m out here soaking up the sun, and the next, it feels like Mother Nature decided to dump a bucket of ice water on my sunny disposition. Seriously, how does one transition from a beautiful spring afternoon … Read more
