Intermittent fasting is one of the hottest wellness trends at the moment. Celebrities, athletes, and even popular talk shows are touting the effectiveness of this plan. Of course I’ve been curious about the hype. So I tried intermittent fasting for 5 days. Here’s what happened, how it helped Grant’s company, and my overall thoughts about…
Blueberry Cream Muffins
Tender and fluffy vanilla sour cream muffins bursting with tart blueberries and a raw sugar sprinkle that all comes together in a crunchy, sticky, juicy, and full flavored treat. These really are the best blueberry cream muffins ever. Oops, I did it again. I teased you with the best blueberry mufffins in the world on…
How I Found My Voice Through Food
I had an interesting conversation with a food producer friend the other day where she was asking me about Sri Lankan and Asian baking. That conversation sparked a lot of emotion for me. It got me thinking about my heritage, the plight of minority women in the food and media fields, and how our voices…
Chocolate Mascarpone Tart With Cookie Crust
Velvety and smooth mascarpone cream whipped with melted chocolate set atop a chocolate chip cookie crust and dotted with extra mascarpone whipped cream for a decadent no bake dessert. This chocolate mascarpone tart takes only minutes to put together and an hour to chill. Make ahead for a simple holiday dessert or whip up only…
Rose And Orange Shortbread Cookies
Buttery and crisp vanilla shortbread is filled with the flavor and aroma of dried roses and orange zest. A coating of white chocolate with crushed pistachios and a sprinkling of extra rose petals makes an elegant treat. These rose and orange shortbread cookies are sophisticated, romantic, and ideal for special occasions and gifting. What I…
Hidden Heart Vanilla Cake
Tender, fluffy vanilla cake has much more to offer once you cut a slice and find it surrounds a cute red heart hidden inside! Valentine’s Day wouldn’t be complete without this adorable and crafty hidden heart vanilla cake! I showed you a quick tutorial on how to make a hidden heart cake on my last…
7 Foods To Brighten Your Complexion
It’s an era of self love, organic movements, and embracing ones natural beauty. One of my goals for 2020 has been to eliminate all of my harsh skincare products and find my natural glow. While nourishing yourself from within, its also vital to be aware of what your body is soaking in topically. Did you…
Toasted Sugar and Coconut Creme Banana Muffins
Toasted vanilla bean sugar along with Silky coconut creme infuse these banana muffins for a fresh take on a foodie favorite. These toasted sugar and coconut creme banana muffins are fluffy, au naturale in flavor profile with gentle caramel undertones, and utterly scrumptious. And to other parents who have Fancy Nancy overload these days, that’s…
Mandarin Blueberry Swirl Cake & A Psychic Reading
This mandarin blueberry swirl cake is a cross between a muffin and a coffee cake loaf. It is two parts mandarin vanilla bean, one part blueberry creme fraiche swirl, and 100 percent flavorful and fresh! This mandarin blueberry cake is buttery, creamy, moist, and loaded with vibrancy from winter citrus and fresh blueberries. It’s an…
Lychee Rose Cake Roll
Airy vanilla bean chiffon cake is brushed with lychee syrup and filled with lychee rose whipped cream and fresh raspberries. This lychee rose cake roll is perfect for Valentine’s Day or anytime a delicate, fruity, and light cake craving hits. This cake has floral and sweet notes from the lychees and rose water. The tart,…