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Ferrero Eggs – The Best Easter Hazelnut Candy!
Yes, it’s a Ferrero Rocher Brand! Those hazelnut chocolates, wrapped in gold, looking so fancy in its clear and faceted box… so delicious and luxurious. My favorite part of Ferrero Rocher hazelnut candies…
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Matcha Japanese Cheesecake – Light, Fluffy, Small Portioned (6 inch cake)
What is This Cheesecake? This matcha Japanese cheesecake is very different than a traditional flavored cheesecake in flavors and texture. One major difference is that this cheesecake does not have a crust. It…
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Stitch Fix – Review and Thoughts!
My Intro to Stitch Fix I was introduced to Stitch Fix last month by a great friend, and she inspired me to try it out. I’ve heard of the concept before – save…
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Viennetta – a Blast from the Past!
OMG, Viennetta – a total blast from the past! Viennetta ice cream cake was a treat my family would share on various occasions in the ’90s. Sure, it reminds me of layers of…
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6″ Mango Cheesecake Using Mango Flavoring
Fresh mangos can be pricey. I was fortunate enough to make a mango mousse cake with fresh mangos at one point and it was delicious. Then I attempted to make the same cake…
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Sundays Food for Dogs – Convenient Food Mochi Enjoys!
Word of Mouth Sundays Food for Dogs was recommended to me by a friend on FB. My friend has a small dog that is extremely picky like mine, and mentioned that Sundays had…
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Macarons with Jam Buttercream – Great Use for Extra Jam!
I’ve been on a macaron roll since the new year, and have already baked several batches. I may have had some beginners luck baking macarons, but I’ve been learning throughout the month as…
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Fancy Hot Chocolate with Decorated Marshmallows – So exquisite!
My hot chocolates typically comes from Swiss Miss packets, whatever is inside the machine at work, and the rare occasion of Godiva hot chocolate powder. It was rarely (if ever) fancy hot chocolate.…
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Dominique Ansel’s Christmas Morning Cereal – Worth it?
Christmas Morning Cereal? It sounds very specific – Christmas Morning Cereal. It is a seasonal “cereal” that is offered in limited quantities in-store and online. The gourmet “cereal” blend consists of crispy puffed…
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Simple Macarons – “Secret” Ratio and Luck to Perfection
The Prompt It was New Year’s Eve, and my kids wanted to stay up past midnight. I was rather tired around 10PM, but I wanted to be awake while the kids were awake.…
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One Step Closer to that Perfect Petite Dress Shirt
Wasn’t Actively Looking Finding a well-fitted petite dress shirt has been difficult. It wasn’t until 9-10 months of working from home until I found a pretty good petite dress shirt. How it Came…
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Japanese Green Tea Advent Calendar – Stay Warm & Happy Drinking!
An Amazing Gift for Someone that Enjoys Green Tea One of my bestest friends gifted me a green tea advent calendar. It didn’t come in a calendar shape, but rather as 24 red envelopes, each with…
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Cookie Advent Calendar – The Secret to Non-Spreading Sugar Cookies is CORN STARCH
The Inspiration A very good friend linked me to contellationinspiration, which inspired me to create a cookie advent calendar. I don’t deal with icing or decorating much, so I used most of Amy’s…
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Bonne Maman 2020 Advent Calendar – Mini Jars of Jams that are too Cute to Open
Intrigued by Cute Packaging I’m generally not a fan of typical jams (think diners, small packet of jams on the table), but I’d heard great things about Bonne Maman jams. When I learned…
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Trader Joe’s Panettone & Marzipan Stollen – Which One’s Better?
2 Delicious Breads from Trader Joes – the Panettone and the Stollen Panettone and Stollen – unique breads with candied fruits inside, similar in concept and very different in style. The Panettone is…
