When I first saw these beautiful brown figs at the farmer’s market, I knew I wanted to use them in a dessert. Because they were so fresh and juicy, I didn’t want to bake them into a cake and lose their delicate flavor. Instead, I thought they’d be perfect as a topping on a creamy […]
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Black Sesame Sugar Cookies with Lemon Curd
A few weekends ago, Erlend and I headed over to the Inner Richmond neighborhood to pick up his surprise Princess Cake for my birthday and to do some grocery shopping in the hood’s cheap Asian supermarkets. Wandering down Clement Street is a treat in itself — the avenue is lined with dim sum shops full of […]
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Silver Dollar Crepes with Blood Orange Roasted Rhubarb
I always thought I was a Big City Person, but these last few weeks in San Francisco have surprised me a fair number of mildly shocking observations that shouldn’t have been all that surprising. I blame the influence of TVs and movies — years of watching the Sex and the City girls go out for […]
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Chia Seed Yogurt Pudding with Champagne Roasted Rhubarb, Kumquats, and Pistachios + A Giveaway!
My move date to San Francisco is coming up hard and fast (yep, in case you missed it — I’m moving to San Francisco). The last few weeks have been a whirlwind and I’ve been overstretched between training folks at my current job, trying to find a place in San Francisco, interviewing property managers for […]
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Lilac Sugar Donuts
Hey guys, I know you’re probably sick of hearing me say this (and I promise I’ll stop soon), but Hummingbird High is a finalist for the Best Baking & Desserts Blog Award in Saveur Magazine’s 2015 Blog Awards! There’s only a few days left to vote, and I would really appreciate it if you took […]
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Lucky Charms Marshmallow Ice Cream
Before we start, I’d really appreciate it if you took the time to vote for my blog in the Saveur Magazine’s Food Blog Awards. Hummingbird High is a finalist in the Best Baking & Desserts Blog category!!! I am beyond floored that my blog was even re-nominated in the first place; it’s honestly because of […]
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