♪ On the eleventh day of Cookiemas, I made for you to eat: coffee speculoos, furikake mac nut, 9 vanillekipferl, 8 ate’s cookies, 7 madeleines, 6 almond cookies, Shrimp paste PB! 4 Alfajores, calamansi crinkles, ube coconuts and a choc chip walnut cookie ♪ One more of my well-loved cookie recipes from the days when … Read more

This fried pickles recipe yields pickle slices coated in a seasoned beer batter and deep-fried until perfectly crispy and golden brown. It’s a fun, unexpected appetizer that’s sure to please a crowd. Pickles are one of my favorite snacks, whether as a simple nibble or transformed into something special. I often serve these alongside other … Read more

Happy Mother’s Day weekend! If you need Mother’s Day brunch ideas, check out this post for a collection of recipes and inspiration. For day 5 of this week I’ve highlighted a crepe bar—perfect if you want a fun, customizable option for your celebration. That post includes two crepe recipes and a variety of delicious homemade … Read more

Sometimes an 8-inch pan of brownies just isn’t enough. When you need to feed a crowd, bring dessert to a BBQ, or celebrate a special occasion, this Sheet Pan Brownies recipe is the answer. These brownies are moist and fudgy with a deep chocolate flavor and a glossy, crackly top. They’re easy to decorate—pipe a … Read more

I’ve never met a potato I didn’t like — baked, mashed, fried, or distilled into vodka. But my true favorite is the sweet potato. I love it raw, peeled and diced, and I adore it mashed with mini marshmallows and a pinch of sea salt, baked until it’s sticky and sweet. This Sweet Potato Cake … Read more

This life cycle of a butterfly lunch is a delightful and tasty way to teach children about the transformation from caterpillar to chrysalis. Originally shared in 2011, this post now includes a video and is updated for clarity. If your preschool is learning about zoo animals, consider pairing this with a themed snack. The monkey … Read more

If your feet are feeling dry and tired, treat them to a little self-care with this easy DIY Epsom salt foot soak. This blend includes lavender and tea tree essential oils for relaxing aromatherapy and added skin-soothing and cleansing benefits. During the colder months I tend to feel cabin fever, so I make an effort … Read more

We all know staying hydrated is essential, and reusable water bottles have become a daily staple. They’re environmentally friendly, cost-effective, and make meeting your water goals easier. But there’s an uncomfortable truth: your water bottle may be harboring more bacteria than you realize. Research has shown that some reusable bottles can carry more bacteria than … Read more

Puto bumbong is a traditional Filipino steamed rice cake made from purple sticky rice that is steamed inside a bamboo tube, known in Filipino as “bumbong ng kawayan.” The bamboo tube gives the delicacy its distinctive name and shape. This humble treat is most commonly associated with the Christmas season, where vendors sell it outside … Read more