A friend recently gifted me this insanely cute strawberry cookie cutter in celebration of the first day of spring, and I couldn't wait to put it to use. It's sweetly nostalgic and makes the process of cookie-baking even happier. We have a few strawberries growing in our garden ...read more
When I saw the these strawberry brownie skewers by Gaby, I was delighted - they actually made me happy to look at (let alone bite into). There's nothing better than a finished product that looks more artful and gourmet than the simplicity it took to make - minimal work on your ...read more
This past week my friend and I went to the farmers' market in search of Seascape strawberries. They're my favorite variety and usually hard to find (especially in large quantities), since other people seem to feel the same. But we managed to come home with seven baskets, one to ...read more
Strawberry shortcake is one of those desserts that is just as fantastic now as it was when I was a child.* What's even more exciting is how easy it is to whip together on a random weeknight when strawberries are finally in season (I made an exception a couple months ago here). ...read more
Since Southern California's weather varies little throughout the year, I rely on culinary traditions that signify the arrival of the different seasons. In autumn, I buy Pumpkin Butter from Trader Joe's that has such a distinct, spicy smell that's reminiscent of falling leaves ...read more
