For as long as I can remember, January has always been the hardest month of the year for me. The phrase “January Blues” comes to mind and it seems to be a combination of dreary grey winter days and the after-holiday quiet. At first it feels peaceful, but quickly slides into a flat emotional phase […]
Last weekend, I had the privilege of attending a special charity event at L’École Valrhona in Brooklyn, New York. Hosted by Valrhona and feedfeed, the Holiday Charity Bake Sale benefitted Food Recovery Network; a student-led movement fighting food waste and hunger in America. It was a celebration of chocolate, which included talented New York City […]
It’s November and that means cool weather, cozy sweaters, and pretending like I’m not counting down the days until Christmas. I’ve also been counting down the days to share these Chocolate Squash Scones with Espresso Maple Glaze in Feast Magazine’s November issue. In this month’s Sugar Rush column, I’m bringing scones full of warm fall […]
Hello, Friends! I’m back with a new Hazelnut Truffle Cookie recipe and some exciting news to share. Starting in September, I’ll be writing and photographing a new food column for Feast Magazine called Sugar Rush. It’s Feast’s monthly print column featuring approachable home cook-friendly desserts. As a chocolate lover, and self-proclaimed cookie monster, it only […]