Category Archives: Food

How to Make Lavender Simple Syrup

diy lavender simple syrup for cocktails

Few scents are as universally appreciated as lavender. It’s adored for it’s color, aroma and taste! The latter is what I’m most excited about lately. A while back, I was lucky enough to discover one of the most delicious cocktails EVER, the “Lavender Vesper.” Upon further investigation, I discovered the origins of this tasty bev […]

Pumpkin Crumble with Cranberry Walnut Streusel Recipe

It’s no secret that I am pumpkin obsessed – I even like eating pumpkin (the plain stuff, not the sweetened pie mix) straight out of the can! So as soon as September hits, I’m ready to share all the pumpkin foods I’ve been making all. year. long. Because pumpkin is like a classic little black […]

How to Make Thai Iced Tea at Home

Thai Iced Tea at Home

I don’t think I’ve ever come across a tea-based beverage that I didn’t like.  Roasted Milk Tea? Hell yeah.  Matcha? Every morning as soon as I wake up.  Chai Latte? With pleasure.  Green Tea? Sure, but preferably the roasted rice kind with an ungodly amount of sushi on the side.  But there’s one that stands […]

How to Make the Perfect Brown Butter

brown butter

As a pastry chef, I was both delighted and embarrassed the first time I tasted brown butter. Delighted because how can you not be? It’s rich, nutty, a bit salty and just so warm and flavourful. It immediately makes anything it touches 1000x better. Embarrassed because, like avocados, I didn’t try brown butter until much […]

How to Temper White Chocolate

how to temper white chocolate tutorial pop shop america

I’m getting ahead of myself but let me just start by saying – it’s easier than you think! Tempering white chocolate is easy and fun! That’s why making Edible Glitter White Chocolate Bars like these or Edible Flower White Chocolate Bark like this is within reach. There are several different methods that you can use […]

Homemade Citrus Swirl Recipe

magic kingdom's citrus swirl frozen dessert recipe

If you love Disney treats you may be familiar with the Dole Whip – the most delicious pineapple flavored frozen treat that’s available at Disneyland and Walt Disney World. The Citrus Swirl is just as delicious but perhaps not as widely known. So first of all, they were only available at the Magic Kingdom, at […]