Tahini Berry Breakfast
There is a small Canadian town that’s putting food cities to shame (I’m referring to this article by Saveur Magazine) called Tofino.
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Butterscotch & Grilled Pineapple Flatbread – Best Ever Dessert
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 as I finish the final descent to the finish Line.
Fall in Love with Peach-n-Vanilla Cream Galettes
Mini or ‘Mammoth’ Peach Rum Galettes? They’re mini galettes that I made on a recent trip to Mammoth Lakes where all of the Arnolds (my whole entire family of 5 siblings) recently vacationed together.
Summer Love Grafookies
Daring. Delicious. And Dripping With Love. It’s an odd combination, I realize, but I can’t help creating a mash-up of Grandma’s Sweet Cookies with the edgy splattering and streaking of urban XO lettering and hand drawn hearts.
Nectarine & Blueberry Pies, Two Ways to Please Your Crowd!
Need a party theme? Allow me to introduce you to Amy Murphy of Parties, Petals, and Paper who has taught (and continues to teach) this Sweet Nerd a thing or two about hosting.
Go Crazy For Caramel Corn Brain Freeze
Crunch. Cream. And, Chew! Testing this new recipe, one of our interns ravenously chowed down on his Caramel Corn Cone (try saying that five times fast).
DIY Chocolate Fudge Ice Cream Cake
Hello Chocolate Fudge Ice Cream Cake! I had you at chocolate, didn’t I? I’m not sure why I feel inclined to call this cake a dude.
Summer Strawberry Mousse with Sweet & Sour Sauce
Whenever I get together with my foodie friends, I find that they want to discuss the latest food trend that they’re dying to try –
Endless Summer Days in Cali, Grilled Watermelon & Coconut Chutney
Consider this grilled watermelon an ode to the LA fruit carts! On a hot summer day in LA, you can’t go anywhere without seeing the rainbow fruit carts on busy street corners selling mouth-watering delectables to busy commuters.
Blueberry Ricotta Pancakes & Pajamas! Start your weekend right.
This summer, I’ve been spoiled with unusually relaxing Saturdays. These “Shortstack Saturdays” involve plenty of pancakes, pajamas, and Potter. Harry Potter, that is!
Very Berry Lemon Tarts
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.
No Bake, No Fuss, Sweet & Salty Nanaimo Ice Cream Bars
Last summer we took the boys to Nanaimo, a picturesque harbor city on Vancouver Island in British Colombia. We discovered the most delicious ice cream bars and in true Sweet Nerd-style knew I needed to remake this perfect salty sweet combination.
NYC Milkbar Banana Cream Pie & Strawberry Puffs
Smack! Muah! Make out! This isn’t obscene I promise you, but listen to me – this pastry will have you screaming for more.
Breakfast Goodness, Strawberry Balsamic Financiers
Let me tell you what gets me though a terrible Tuesday morning run… I close my eyes and dream of these lovely financier pastries from Proof Bakery in Atwater Village.
Beauty + Water = Easy Fruit Cubes
Last night, I went for a run along the LA River (really, it’s more like a trickle). While passing under the tunnel that connects the bike path to Griffith Park, I began to plan in my head (because I’m the Sweet Nerd) my husband’s 46th birthday.
