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Strawberry Lemonade Fritter Cake

One of my favorite things about cooking and baking is that regardless of what a recipe calls for, if you’re creative enough, you can make it work. And I did … Continue readingStrawberry Lemonade Fritter Cake

28 Years Around the Sun

Hello! Today is my birthday and I’m OFFICIALLY “late twenties” which is wild and insane and I can’t believe it’s been 10 years since I graduated high school and 6 … Continue reading28 Years Around the Sun

Rum-Soaked Golden Raisin and Walnut Knots

Last month I spent a solid, good two consecutive weeks being Chef Viviana, plumping myself and my family up with sugary carb foods like what I’m about to share today, … Continue readingRum-Soaked Golden Raisin and Walnut Knots

Romanian Style Crepes

I am so excited to share this recipe with you all. I was visiting my aunt a couple weeks ago and happened to stop by while she was preparing to … Continue readingRomanian Style Crepes

Carrot Cake Snowballs

Like just about all of my great recipes, I found this one on Foodgawker and it looked so delicious and so easy, I said LET’S DO IT! I’m not a … Continue readingCarrot Cake Snowballs

#Single4Life

Alright, first thing’s first. For all you photophiles (what’s the actual word though?) who wanna see more of my photography, you’re in luck! I decided to make an Instagram account … Continue reading#Single4Life

Lemon Poppyseed Tiramisu

I’m a huge fan of anything lemon flavored, and after making two tiramisus around Christmas/New Years, I had a brilliant idea – how about I alter the recipe and make … Continue readingLemon Poppyseed Tiramisu

Plum Dumplings & Other Kitchen Adventures

First thing’s first: my feet hurt like you wouldn’t believe. I’ve been standing and walking all day long in non-supportive flip flops while cooking. My back’s also killing me a … Continue readingPlum Dumplings & Other Kitchen Adventures

Apricot & Cherry Clafoutis

Last month I was obsessed with making Clafoutis. So obsessed I made two versions within one week. As Wikipedia describes it, Clafoutis is “a baked French dessert of fruit, traditionally black cherries, arranged … Continue readingApricot & Cherry Clafoutis

No-Bake Spiced Date Balls

Listen guys, I made date balls. And they’re delicious. And OF COURSE I want to share the recipe. As expected, I found this fabulous recipe on Foodgawker a while ago (click … Continue readingNo-Bake Spiced Date Balls