Doubly Smitten in Los Altos

by Isabelle // January 23, 2014 // No Comments

I was indeed smitten when I first tried the Tcho chocolate ice cream from Smitten Ice Cream. It is not overly sugary, and Brrr, the patented liquid-nitrogen ice cream maker, perfects the density and smoothness of the product due to... Continue reading →

Pumpkin Walnut Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

by Serina // December 17, 2013 // 2 Comments

If I had to choose my weapon of choice when it comes to being in the kitchen, I’d definitely choose cooking as opposed to baking. But on occasion I get the urge to bake, and one of these occasions happen... Continue reading →

Schulzie’s Bread Pudding

by Kendyl // September 19, 2013 // No Comments

In case you missed this declaration a few months ago: I love pastries. Seriously. I would eat them all day if I could. So, when I found myself in Hayes Valley this weekend, I knew I had to cross Schulzie’s... Continue reading →

Mad for Malasadas

by Cindy // February 14, 2013 // No Comments

There is nothing better to talk about on Valentine’s Day than sweet things. This is not exactly chocolate and flowers, but it’s just as sweet, if not sweeter. I’m talking about malasadas, which are essentially fried dough balls coated with... Continue reading →

My Shaved Ice Marathon

by Justine // June 22, 2012 // No Comments

On Tuesday, which turned out to be the hottest June day in twelve years (33.5 °C), I invited my mom to a grand tour of shaved ice, or bingsu. My plan was this: eat icy desserts all day without eating... Continue reading →