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).
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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.
Be A Kid Again and Indulge in Rainbow Sugar Cookies
Ever heard of a place called Valley Wells? It was THE place to be as a kid during the hot summer days in Trona, California, where my Grandma Tory lived.
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.
Behind the Scenes, Graffiti & Grace Baking Tools
What I find so inspiring about the LA urban art scene is the abundance of “raw beauty” that is found throughout this vast city.
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.
Grilled Fruit on the Bar-B smothered in Honey Yogurt Sauce
In the summer, we to grill fruit! This dessert or fruit salad is super sweet, delicious and hey – it’s guilt-free.
What’s Community Crumbs? Try Cherry Cheesecake Bars & Find Out!
Are cheesecakes still #trending? Duh, of course! And now you can turn them into bars making them the perfect party food.
Intelligentsia Chocolate Espresso Thumbprints, Pure Cookie Goddess
Have you ever kissed a goddess? Neither have I, but these Chocolate Espresso Thumbprints are the next best thing to locking lips with a sweet deity.
Grilled Doughnuts With Blueberry Sauce
Grilled doughnuts! Who would’ve thought?!? One of my baking partners-in-crime, Lorna, found this recipe and wanted to try it out. With our extreme fondness for doughnuts, we thought we’d test it out this at my nephew’s 25th birthday dinner party.
