Sri Lanka
I first became aware of Sri Lanka as a travel destination in 2004, after the devastating tsunami struck the island’s south coast and claimed many lives, including tourists. Until then, […]
I first became aware of Sri Lanka as a travel destination in 2004, after the devastating tsunami struck the island’s south coast and claimed many lives, including tourists. Until then, […]
Who doesn’t love buttery, melt-in-your-mouth shortbread cookies? Especially at this time of year, when it’s all about holiday baking and cookies galore! I’ve made lemon rosemary shortbread before and they […]
I love anything stuffed with a good filling — whether it’s veggies like bell peppers, eggplant, tomatoes, cabbage rolls, or any kind of dumpling (boiled, steamed, fried). So when my […]
After making a batch of Pumpkin Butter Mochi, I was left with a bit of pumpkin purée. Sticking with the pumpkin-and-mochi theme, I decided to finally put my Dash mini […]
Traditional Polynesian food in Hawaii has been shaped by many cuisines over the years: Japanese, Chinese, Filipino, Portuguese and of course, American. So it’s no surprise that butter mochi—a baked […]
If you’ve read my post on Cauliflower Olivier Salad, you know how much I love this humble vegetable! When it comes to versatility, you simply can’t beat cauliflower! With its […]
I thought nothing could top my Lemon Rosemary Loaf Cake—until I made this Lemon Rosemary Marzipan Cake! Don’t get me wrong—I love a classic pound cake and all its variations: […]
When people think of choux pastry (pâte à choux), cream puffs or profiteroles likely come to mind—maybe even éclairs. But Paris-Brest? That’s one pastry many haven’t heard of. Whenever I […]
AlUla Nestled in the northwest of Saudi Arabia, AlUla is an ancient oasis city that’s perhaps best known for Hegra (also known as Al-Hijr or Mada’in Saleh), Saudi Arabia’s first […]
Cities I visited My original plan was to visit Riyadh, Jeddah and AlUla. But once I started looking at transportation options (or lack thereof), I realized that I would need […]