'Oh it’s only the best day of the year. Every February 13th, my lady friends and I leave our husbands and our boyfriends at home, and we just come and kick it, breakfast-style. Ladies celebrating ladies. It’s like Lilith Fair, minus the angst. Plus frittatas.' -Leslie Knope I’m jotting down this short little blog postRead more
I didn’t grow up in Japan, but during my few years of living there as an adult, I made it a point to make up for lost time in the candy aisle. Those of you who have discovered Japanese candy will understand my enchantment… the new colors, flavors and shapes are overwhelming to someone whoRead more
I am in a floral phase… and these cookies were no exception. Maybe by baking with flowers, I will summon spring into existence. It’s worth a try! I’ve used dry rose flowers that I found at a grocery store in Chinatown, as well as pickled sakura (cherry) blossoms that I ordered online. Once the seasonRead more
'Oh it’s only the best day of the year. Every February 13th, my lady friends and I leave our husbands and our boyfriends at home, and we just come and kick it, breakfast-style. Ladies celebrating ladies. It’s like Lilith Fair, minus the angst. Plus frittatas.' -Leslie Knope I’m jotting down this short little blog postRead more
I didn’t grow up in Japan, but during my few years of living there as an adult, I made it a point to make up for lost time in the candy aisle. Those of you who have discovered Japanese candy will understand my enchantment… the new colors, flavors and shapes are overwhelming to someone whoRead more
I am in a floral phase… and these cookies were no exception. Maybe by baking with flowers, I will summon spring into existence. It’s worth a try! I’ve used dry rose flowers that I found at a grocery store in Chinatown, as well as pickled sakura (cherry) blossoms that I ordered online. Once the seasonRead more