Let’s Get Real I have a confession to make. I may have blasted through adulthood without realizing that mini pecan pies were the best-kept secret of the pastry universe. Seriously, how is it that I spent years believing pecan pie was meant to be this huge, daunting pie that only made an appearance at Thanksgiving? … Read more
Let’s get real. When I say “New York-style cheesecake,” I’m not just throwing around a buzzword like a hipster does to describe their morning almond milk latte. No, my friend, we’re talking about the real deal—the kind that’s so creamy and rich, it feels like a dense pillow of happiness hugging your taste buds. The … Read more
Let’s Get Real Listen, if there’s one thing you need to know about me, it’s that I firmly believe there’s a cake for every occasion, and on bad weather days, that cake is cheesecake. It soothes the soul, and believe me, living in a place where winter drags on longer than your Uncle Larry’s stories … Read more
Let’s Get Real Okay, folks, let’s talk about pumpkin bread. This magical loaf of warm, spiced, fall-inspired joy that can apparently fix anything from a bad day to that awkward Thanksgiving conversation about your cousin’s questionable life choices. Seriously, who doesn’t love pumpkin bread? I mean, the smell alone is enough to lure in any … Read more
Let’s Get Real Alright, friends, brace yourselves because I’m about to spill the tea (or should I say cocoa?) on a recipe that’s been taking up real estate in my kitchen every Christmas season: the Black Forest Trifle. Now, if you’re picturing a delicate, sophisticated dessert that requires a degree from culinary school to pull … Read more
Let’s Get Real Alright, let’s talk about the weather. It’s summer, and I’m sweating like a popsicle in a sauna. Humidity levels are rivaling the melting point of chocolate, and I’m just here wishing for a snow day. But one thing I’ve learned through all this heat is that even the hottest days can be … Read more
Let’s Get Real Okay, folks, let’s talk about chocolate meringue cookies. You know, those feathery, cloud-like treats that feel like they came from the heavens themselves? I used to see them at cookie tables and think, “Who does that? Who makes cookies that look like they’re on a diet?” As a child, my sweet tooth … Read more
Let’s Get Real So, I’ve been on this wild ride called life, and let me tell you, sometimes it feels like I’m navigating a stormy sea without a life vest. From work stress to the endless barrage of errands, there are days when chocolate is literally the only thing keeping me on this side of … Read more
Let’s Get Real Alright, y’all. As I sit here sweating bullets in the thick, oppressive humidity of summer—yes, the kind of sweat that makes you question every life choice and whether or not standing in front of your air conditioner wearing nothing but a tank top is the only path to sanity—I can’t help but … Read more
Let’s Get Real So, let me set the scene: it’s mid-December, and the world is none too pleased when it comes to winter weather. You know what I mean? It’s cold. The snow is piling up outside like Mother Nature’s version of rubbish from a busted freezer, and I’m holed up in my kitchen, children … Read more
