Latest Delights

Celery Soda ~ Dr. Brown’s Cel-Ray Copycat

Celery Soda ~ Dr. Brown’s Cel-Ray Copycat

When I was taking painting classes in New York City, I came across a deli one Saturday evening in midtown Manhattan that sold a celery flavoured soda called Dr. Brown’s Cel-Ray. I was intrigued, so I ordered it with my pastrami sandwich. I asked the Read more…

Old Fashioned Strawberry Shortcake

Old Fashioned Strawberry Shortcake

Sometimes when I make a dessert that turns out as pretty as my old fashioned strawberry shortcake, I have to set one up on the model stand and paint a picture of it. The fluffy dollops of whipped cream, the glittery jewel like highlights on Read more…

Extra Creamy Vanilla Frosting – Vanilla Buttercream

Extra Creamy Vanilla Frosting – Vanilla Buttercream

Are you looking for a vanilla frosting recipe that turns out extra creamy? Well this one not only delivers that, but it also turns out surprisingly light and fluffy. I say surprisingly because this is a buttercream frosting. While these can be very creamy, it’s Read more…

Moussaka ~ Authentic Greek Recipe

Moussaka ~ Authentic Greek Recipe

When my grandma made moussaka, it was quite different from the authentic Greek kind I know today. The Balkan moussaka I knew was composed of layers of potatoes, onions and ground meat. My baba then poured a savory egg custard over it. Once baked, the Read more…

Homemade Bran Flakes ~ DIY Cereal from Scratch

Homemade Bran Flakes ~ DIY Cereal from Scratch

Homemade bran flakes? Why would anyone want to do that? Honestly, DIY cereal from scratch is easy and you save money in the end. In fact, you may already have the ingredients to try this recipe right now. A bag of whole wheat flour, natural Read more…

Piri Piri Chicken ~ Portuguese BBQ Chicken at Home

Piri Piri Chicken ~ Portuguese BBQ Chicken at Home

You’ve probably had it at an authentic Portuguese restaurant. Or maybe you’ve been fortunate enough to experience it right in Portugal or Africa. Either way, you know how mouthwatering and savory it is. And if you’ve never had piri piri chicken (aka Portuguese style BBQ Read more…

Hot Water Corn Bread ~ Whipped up in 10 Minutes

Hot Water Corn Bread ~ Whipped up in 10 Minutes

Crispy and golden on the outside, soft and buttery in the middle, hot water corn bread is currently one of my favorite discoveries in my adventures in food. What makes it so great is not only how tasty it turns out, but how easy it Read more…

Dalgona Coffee ~ A Caffeinated Miracle

Dalgona Coffee ~ A Caffeinated Miracle

Think dalgona coffee is a sophisticated concoction you can only find for eight dollars at your locally owned barista? Well, if you have a jar of instant coffee granules sitting your cupboard right now, you can very likely make it. Dalgona means sweet in Korean, Read more…

Biscuit Cake ~ Baked in a Pot on the Stove!

Biscuit Cake ~ Baked in a Pot on the Stove!

A biscuit cake is a cake made from finely crushed cookies. It is perhaps the easiest cake (that gets cooked) to make because there are only 2 remaining ingredients: milk and a leavener. If it doesn’t get easier than that, I am about to tell Read more…

Baked Beans from Scratch – So Easy

Baked Beans from Scratch – So Easy

Yum There is nothing wrong with doctoring up already prepared baked beans from a can to suit your taste. But making your own baked beans from scratch is just as easy. I know when people see the cook time on the recipes for baked beans, Read more…