By: Julienne January 5, 2021January 4, 2021 Did You Know?babka, baking draft, featured, great british bake off, great british bake off draft, great british baking show, irish soda bread, japanese cheesecakeLeave a Comment

Our Great British Bake Off Draft 2020

Last year there were several key activities that helped to maintain my sanity. Like group watching Itaewon Class, my weekly tarot session with 2 other girl friends, and the draft I organized for the most recent season of the Great British Bake Off. Since all of us were newbs to participating in a draft, we…

By: Julienne December 27, 2020 Recipeschicken enchiladas, easy enchilada recipe, featured, how to make enchiladasLeave a Comment

Easy Enchiladas

I’m writing this post mainly because I want a quick way to reference this Chicken Enchilada recipe that one of my close friends shared with me. Enchiladas are the best dish to make if you happen to have about half a rotisserie chicken left and a bunch of raw tortillas from Costco (they’re the best!)…

By: Julienne December 22, 2020December 22, 2020 Recipeseasy hot chocolate, featured, hot chocolate recipe, whipped hot chocolateLeave a Comment

Whipped Hot Chocolate

It wouldn’t be the year of Dalgona Coffee without applying the same technique to hot chocolate for the holidays, right? Fortunately, the hot chocolate version has less room for error and I got it right the first time. Or maybe it’s all the practice I got with Dalgona, and to remain calm if it doesn’t…

By: Julienne December 17, 2020 Recipesbaked persimmons, featured, how to bake persimmons, persimmon dessert, persimmon recipes, persimmon with cinnamon and butterLeave a Comment

Baked Dessert Persimmons

My mom has a wonderful persimmon tree that usually bears a ton of fruit from fall to winter. We always have plenty to share with friends and extended family, and that tree is close to my heart because it’s just like my mom – generous and beautiful. I’ve tried a couple different recipes with persimmons,…

By: Julienne November 20, 2020November 17, 2020 Recipesbasque burnt cheesecake, burnt cheesecake, cheesecake recipe, featured, japanese cheesecake, mini cheesecakesLeave a Comment

An Honest Account of My Attempt with Mini Basque-style Cheesecakes

Cooking with Dog is a longtime favorite YouTube channel of mine. Chef creates amazing dishes and her meticulous and painstakingly clean way of cooking is for some reason, very soothing. I guess organization and attention to detail gives me pleasure. Recently she made mini Basque-style cheesecakes – give it a watch, it’s lovely and seemingly…

By: Julienne November 18, 2020November 18, 2020 Recipesfeatured, small batch thanksgiving, thanksgiving, thanksgiving for two, thanksgiving recipes, thanksgiving side dishesLeave a Comment

Thanksgiving Meal Planning 2020

Since we’re all celebrating the holidays differently this year, the only “for sure” Thanksgiving plans I have is that I’m going to cook. And plan a menu. For who? My husband. And maybe if my siblings drop by, they’re obviously welcome too. Here is the menu I’m preparing this year. Thanksgiving Sides Stuffing Muffins from…

By: Julienne September 16, 2020September 15, 2020 Recipesbean dip, bean dip for superbowl, black bean dip, easy bean dip recipe, featured, how to make bean dip, skillet bean dipLeave a Comment

Best Bean Dip

I like September for many reasons. First off, it is my birthday month. Second, it marks the start of fall. This time last year we went on a river rafting trip. One of the meals served was this 12-layer bean dip cooked in a big cast iron skillet. In remembrance of the trip, we decided…

By: Julienne September 11, 2020September 10, 2020 Recipeseasy meatball recipe, featured, homemade meatballs, how to make turkey meatballs, meatball in tomato sauce, turkey meatballsLeave a Comment

Julienne’s Turkey Meatballs

Last night I improvised on turkey meatballs and they came out amazing! This is a new go-to recipe for me. Don’t you love it when that happens? Ingredients 1/2 cup of bread crumbs half a small onion, finely minced 2 bunches of green onions, chopped (chives, basil, or cilantro work too, just pick based on…