Summer is the perfect season to enjoy a refreshing Pink Whitney cocktail. Loved for its bright color and balanced sweet-tart flavor, this simple drink is a favorite at backyard gatherings, pool parties, and casual evenings with friends. You can prepare this Pink Whitney drink in under five minutes. All you need is Pink Whitney vodka … Read more

This website uses affiliate links that may earn commission from purchases. This is at no additional cost to you. This is the easiest kakanin (Filipino rice-based dessert) I’ve ever made. I used to make palitaw even before I learned to cook full meals. This quick palitaw recipe is an ideal introduction to simple kakanin desserts. … Read more

Hello and welcome! I’m excited to share this giant stack of Pumpkin Spice Waffles with you. I waited as long as I could to post my first pumpkin recipe of the season, and while I didn’t quite make it to the official first day of fall, I’m embracing everything cozy: soups simmering on the stove, … Read more

Though my family origins are tropical, if I were ever reborn as a fruit I would choose to grow near the Equator — where warm sun and lush growth encourage plants to produce striking, flavorful fruit. Equatorial regions seem to coax out bold, exotic varieties: mangoes and papayas, passionfruit and kiwi, each vibrant in appearance … Read more

Did you know you can make your own homemade foaming hand soap? It’s simple, economical, and perfect for busy households. At first I didn’t think foaming hand soap mattered, but once kids entered the picture I changed my mind. Kids tend to over-pump liquid soap, and a foaming dispenser delivers mostly air with just enough … Read more

Bacalao al ajoarriero is a classic dish from Navarra, a region of Spain renowned for its exceptional vegetables and skill at preserving them. Navarra’s famed piquillo peppers and tender white asparagus often star in regional recipes, and this cod preparation showcases a rich, tomato-forward sauce with sweet peppers and garlicky olive oil. The combination of … Read more

First trimesters are often full of nausea (mine included). Below I share practical tips for coping with pregnancy nausea and a recap of my first trimester experience during my second pregnancy. I’ll be sharing bits of my second pregnancy here. I’m not a prenatal dietitian—just sharing personal experience. Pregnancy can be sensitive and posts like … Read more

An epicurean adventure to: Tunisia This Tunisian orange and almond cake is a joy to make and even more delightful to eat. This is an indulgent, elegant cake — moist and tender, slicing beautifully and ready to be dressed up for any occasion. Bright and layered in flavour, each bite offers citrus notes with warm … Read more

Learn how to harvest, prepare, and store root vegetables for winter without a root cellar. This straightforward method preserves garden vegetables without the need for canning, dehydrating, or other time-consuming techniques. Root vegetables can be preserved in many ways. Carrots, for instance, can be dehydrated, fermented, pickled, canned, or lightly cooked and frozen. Each method … Read more

A steaming mug of cocoa is one of my favorite comforts when the weather turns chilly. While I love a low-calorie hot chocolate made from scratch, there are times when the convenience of a ready-to-mix packet is welcome — or when you want a quick mocha by stirring the mix into hot coffee. Keeping a … Read more