With the world warming up, it’s probably a good plan for us to find other ways to cool down besides air conditioning, ice cream, and swimming pools. I mean, nothing against any of those things, I’m just saying that we give ourselves more options since it looks like we’re in this for the long haul, […]
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red wine gin sour
You’d think that cocktails go hand-in-hand with dessert, but I think I’ve been burned by too many underwhelming ones over the last few years. Most of the drinks I have at restaurants often try too hard, and err on the side of being either too sweet or too bitter. There are a few exceptions to […]
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thyme lemonade
When I moved down to San Francisco, I rented my place site unseen. I signed a year-long lease after having seen just a few, tiny Craigslist ad pictures of the apartment’s living room and deck; I had no idea what the kitchen and bathroom even looked like. But still — I’d done the impossible. I’d […]
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Overnight Cinnamon Iced Coffee and Cream
Contrary to what this blog might have you believe, I do not live a perfect life. I’m aware that some of my pictures suggest otherwise, with pretty little desserts on gently marbled countertops adorned with flowers picked with the garden. But really, it’s all an illusion — the camera captures just a teeny tiny space […]
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Bubble Iced Coffee
It’s been one month and a half since my old kitchen was demolished in favor of a new one; I wish I could say that I’m halfway through the remodel, but the truth is, I have absolutely no idea when the kitchen will be finished. The contractors are refusing to give me an end date, […]
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Simple Rhubarb Syrup
When life gives you rhubarb, you make rhubarb-ade? Pretty sure that’s not the expression, but sure, let’s go with it. Do you remember when the spring started and I bought my first batch of rhubarb for these rhubarb shortcakes? What a big milestone that was for me! Up until that recipe, I’ve always been intimidated […]
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