Michigan “Heat Wave” {chinese 5-spice & orange rolls}

Here in Michigan, we are having a heat wave (read: in the 20s/30s for several consecutive days, and yes my standards have completely changed). YESSSS. But I have a cold….no matter. It is a toasty 35º outside. We are rolling with it. My friends Arnav and Steph hosted a dim sum Sunday after our first full week of … Continue reading →

Ecuacomida {y una receta}

¡Saludos del Ecuador! I’ve been down here for just over a month and am getting ready to wrap up my ecuatiempo this next week in order to move on to the Peruvian part of my adventure. Mientras tanto, I figured I could share some ecuacomida that I’ve been indulging in. The great thing about just … Continue reading →

Marietta’s Cheesecake

It’s been a while! I’m sorry for the major gap. Not quite sure how to explain it other than life gets in the way. Ain’t it so? But I’m back. With tasty stuff. I don’t have much of a sweet tooth, but boy do I love cheesecake. I used to ask my mom to make … Continue reading →

Greek Yogurt Cake with Cardamom Whipped Cream

A couple of my friends love throwing epic dinner/potluck parties, the kind where you eat, sit, drink, talk, play games, etc. (lather, rinse, repeat) for hours. I’m pretty sure I’ve rarely left before around 2am. They are just awesome parties in great company and always with tasty food and drinks. They are awesome even when … Continue reading →