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...

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). ...

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...

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...