ABC’s of America’s Favorite Pastry: A-nother B-eautiful C-innamon roll post :) {recipe in photos}

beautiful pictures with the visual ABC’s of A-nother B-eautiful C-innamon roll … More ABC’s of America’s Favorite Pastry: A-nother B-eautiful C-innamon roll post 🙂 {recipe in photos}

Snow is a-swirling, so is cookie butter! {recipe: challah cookie butter french toast}

For those of you who don’t live in a place where it snows, you can find a short video clip of today’s swirling snow. I asked myself this morning why I live in such a place where I have to go clean off my car, trudge to work without getting blown off course, or shovel … More Snow is a-swirling, so is cookie butter! {recipe: challah cookie butter french toast}

Holiday Lunch {Menu and Recipes}

B and I hosted our first Holiday lunch this year. It was a lovely time, and everything tasted and looked better with friends to share it with. Our tablescape was a combination of old and new, with the tablecloth, runner, plates and crystal from B’s grandparents, placemats and candlesticks, napkins and napkin rings, and elegant … More Holiday Lunch {Menu and Recipes}

Burmese Bolognese “Spaghetti”

I never had tasted Burmese food before, but a friend made this dish at my in-laws home for dinner and I enjoyed it immensely. I asked her for some pointers and then tried to recreate it at home. I tried a shortcut instead of stewing whole tomatoes….but which still tastes really great. Instructions Rough chop … More Burmese Bolognese “Spaghetti”

Korean Minced Beef and Onions over Rice

Since I was a kid, ground beef dishes were among my favorites. As I grew older, went to college, and had the chance/obligation to cook for myself more often in the small kitchenette in the basement of my dormitory, I would gravitate towards cooking with ground beef. Growing up, it was savory ground beef with … More Korean Minced Beef and Onions over Rice