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An Ode to Brownies and My Chocolate Mentors
There is so much history to a bite of a brownie for me, and it is so fun for me to share it. My mom used to joke that my brownies were “Sean Penn Brownies” because he apparently made...
My Three Year Old Loves to Bake
My sister was supposed to bring dessert to Thanksgiving. Instead, she brought chocolate strawberries to go with the pre-mealtime champagne. A very welcome treat, but left nothing for us at the end of ...
White Rabbit Cocktail
Sometimes Friday calls for champagne in the afternoon. In preparation for festive holiday parties, we made a spritzer version of a favorite cocktail at the Driftwood Room (Hotel Deluxe in Portland, OR). ...
Thanksgiving Traditions
It’s no surprise that because of my love of food, Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday of the year. It’s also no surprise that my favorite room in my house is my kitchen. I get to spend 2 days in the kit...
Alternative Milks
I am a huge fan of lattes – any drink that has a bit of froth on top and creamy to my taste buds is comforting and fulfilling. Unfortunately, I found out ten years ago that my body doesn't like milk or soy. B...
Honey: Learning from Bee Local
Recently, I found myself on the rooftop of a downtown Portland, Oregon hotel paying homage to a local hive. Damian Magista, the founder of Bee Local, is a bee whisperer of sorts. Although, I think he is also a ...
Salt: A Journey to Jacobsen Salt Co.
Growing up, my mom barely cooked or baked with salt. The only variety widely available was common table salt, which is not just salt but a host of other additives that deem salt not good for you. Not to menti...
Apple Pecan Muffins
Before 18 Rabbits existed, I baked and delivered scones and muffins to cafes throughout San Francisco. Not particularly a morning person, I decided to package the granola I made for local markets and m...
