Category Archives for baking

Coconut Lime Bars {Gluten Free}

I’ve spent the past few months traveling extensively. From the end of June until now, I have traveled to Japan, Hong Kong, Montreal, Niagara, Connecticut, Chicago, and Tahoe. It’s been incredible; I’ve met amazing people, seen breathtaking things…and disturbing things … Continue reading

22. August 2012 by admin
Categories: baking, dessert, fruit, fruit bars, lime, new york | Tags: , , , , , | Leave a comment

Sweet Potato Cupcakes with Maple-Brandy Buttercream {vegan + gluten free}

Much like Nordstrom department stores (if you don’t understand my reference go here), I like to celebrate one holiday at a time. That means no Christmas music until December, and definitely giving due-honor to the seemingly ultimate culinary holiday that … Continue reading

06. December 2011 by admin
Categories: baking, buttermilk, cake, cupcakes, dessert, fall, flour, frosting, gluten-free, holiday, maple, molasses, new york, pecans, sweet potato, thanksgiving, vegan | Leave a comment

Pink Peppercorn Cardamom Cookies with Black Currant Filling {vegan}

Once upon a time, I lived in a neighborhood of bodegas overflowing with boxes of ripe plantains, avocados, and jicama. Now, I live in a neighborhood of bodegas and groceries filled with borscht, pierogi, and black currant jam (amongst other … Continue reading

23. November 2011 by admin
Categories: baking, black currant, cardamom, cookies, peppercorn, pink, powdered sugar, shortbread, vegan | Leave a comment

Strawberry Rhubarb Coffee Cake (Gluten-Free)

It began with the farmer’s market. My good friend Leanne and I had decided to make brunch this weekend, which again posed the question, “what should I make?”. For some reason I have been dreaming of coffee cake and had … Continue reading

21. June 2009 by admin
Categories: baking, bread, breakfast, brunch, cake, crumb, gluten-free, pastry, rhubarb, strawberry, summer | 1 comment

Gluten-Free Carrot Cake

Around springtime, there is no more appropriate dessert than that sweet and spicy combination of pastry and vegetable known as carrot cake. Unfortunately, carrot cake has two fatal flaws. Masquerading as a healthy alternative to most decadent treats, carrot cake … Continue reading

15. April 2009 by admin
Categories: baking, cake, Carrot, carrot cake, coconut, cream cheese frosting, dessert, Easter, gluten-free, pineapple, spring | Leave a comment