Photo Essays

Photo Essay: Traveling the World for the Love of Macarons

Photo Essay: Traveling the World for the Love of Macarons

All around the world, the bright rainbow colors have intrigued my eyes and tantalized my taste buds... Los Angeles: Bottega Louie Paris/London/NYC: Ladurée London/Washington DC/Brussels: Paul London/Paris: Pierre Hermé San Francisco: L'Artisan NYC: Bisous Ciao As the...

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Photo Essay: Carrot Walnut and Pumpkin Cupcakes + Recipes

Photo Essay: Carrot Walnut and Pumpkin Cupcakes + Recipes

I *LOVE* baking, especially when recipes involve some of my favorite seasonal ingredients like pumpkin. While I love finding new dishes to try online and in cookbooks, it's comforting to know that there always a few favorites that I can always count on. Two such...

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Photo Essay: California’s Chocolates Through the Lens

Photo Essay: California’s Chocolates Through the Lens

America may not be known for churning out the finest in chocolate, but it still has its share of chocolatiers and artisan brands that are worth exploring. And two of those brands hail from California! That's a proud moment for this native Californian. 🙂 If you're in...

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