Cindy "TheSweetNerd" Rodriguez, Author at TheSweetNerd

Harry Potter Chocolate Lollipops

During our summer visit to Germany, my eldest son Gavin proudly walked about in his Gryffindor robes. In the middle of August. For […]

Lemon Lingonberry Cake, done Sweet Nerd style. It’s a bit of ‘Splatter meets Swedes.’ The puckery sweet filling was inspired by

Czech and Kolachkes go together like Bees + Honey! And speaking of bees, this Kolachkes recipe, which I found in

There is a small Canadian town that’s putting food cities to shame (I’m referring to this article by Saveur Magazine) called

I’m having a Rocky Balboa moment. I’m envisioning myself racing by snow-capped Patagonian mountains with the sounds of a crowd cheering me on

Mini or ‘Mammoth’ Peach Rum Galettes? They’re mini galettes that I made on a recent trip to Mammoth Lakes where

Daring. Delicious. And Dripping With Love. It’s an odd combination, I realize, but I can’t help creating a mash-up of

Need a party theme? Allow me to introduce you to Amy Murphy of Parties, Petals, and Paper who has taught (and

[icon]brook-icon-heart[/icon] Introducing…waffle dudes (aka, Stick Men)! These treats are tons of fun to make, and everyone in the family can

Crunch. Cream. And, Chew! Testing this new recipe, one of our interns ravenously chowed down on his Caramel Corn Cone

Hello Chocolate Fudge Ice Cream Cake! I had you at chocolate, didn’t I? I’m not sure why I feel inclined to

Whenever I get together with my foodie friends, I find that they want to discuss the latest food trend that they’re

Consider this grilled watermelon an ode to the LA fruit carts! On a hot summer day in LA, you can’t

This summer, I’ve been spoiled with unusually relaxing Saturdays. These “Shortstack Saturdays” involve plenty of pancakes, pajamas, and Potter. Harry

Radical meets practical! A Sweet Nerd’s dream! This is what happens when sweet-and-sour maple vinegar folds into easy-to-make berry lemon tarts.