I was in Phoenix visiting my best friend Leah. (Oh! Already 2 months ago!) Our fairy tale began when we were 11 years old, believe it or not. We were both in the middle school band–she played trumpet and I played the clarinet. Maaaany years later, she is still my heart, my Liwi. Anyway, my [...]
A little birthday treat for my littlest Liso who celebrated her big 28 last Friday. I needed something that was compact and easy to transport—and something that would not make me look totally ridiculous waiting in line at the club (so much for that one—one club manager thought I brought my make-up kit). Brownies seemed [...]
I’ve been so stressed lately, I swear I’m going to develop an ulcer (-_-”). It just seems like everyone wants a piece of me right now. Sigh. So even though I have a million things on my plate, I still made time to bake these cute grapefruit bars. The original recipe used Meyer Lemons and [...]
Last weekend I was invited to yet another friend of a friend’s barbecue. (Considering that this city is almost always engulfed in a thick cloak of fog, it is surprising how often people barbecue. I guess sun and warm weather aren’t BBQ pre-reqs here.) My friend brought a lovely caprese salad, and I brought blondies. [...]
It’s Labor Day weekend here, and guess what—it’s sunny. And warm. Crazy! No big plans for the long weekend. The family was down from Portland all last week—the family-fun marathon ended only Wednesday—so I’m taking it easy. I’m not being completely anti-social, though (^_^”) My friend invited me to a barbecue she and her boyfriend [...]
What makes a good brownie? Though everyone seems to have a particular preference when it comes to these little squares, I think all would agree that a fudgy moist base and a flaky top are key. I’ve tried more than a few recipes and have definitely eaten more than my fair share of these little [...]
