f you want to reveal a chef’s true character, drop a slice of their famous chocolate cake in the corner of the restaurant and see how they react. Twenty-four perfectly crafted layers sit crumpled, defeated, on the cold, unforgiving floor. A friend, who was helping me photograph some of the dishes that Maison Pickle has on their menu, stood petrified. She froze, as did...

Walking down Bleeker Street in late July, I see patio bars, cafes, and pizza shops lining the busy Greenwich Village sidewalk.  Tacombi on my right, Murrays Cheese Bar on my left; this truly is my kind of neighborhood.  I make my way towards Commerce Street for the meal I have been thinking about for months.  The ten-seat sushi bar at Sushi Nakazawa is a coveted spot that normally must be reserved at least thirty days in advance, and five o’clock tonight is finally my time. 

Walk through the glass door of b. Patisserie and into a bustling cafe where the sound of whisks and the smell of butter blend into the everyday chatter of customers. The pastry shop is one of San Francisco’s top bakeries offering mouthwatering croissants, cookies and, their most famous pastry, the Kouign Amann...

Turn the classic sour cream coffee cake into a mouth-watering dessert with this fun chocolate chip cookie stuffed coffee cake recipe. Coffee cake is such a fun base to play with because it is so dense and delicious. After make a big batch of chocolate chip cookie dough for another recipe, I had a bowl left over so I decided to experiment with a new recipe. One that has...

This easy recipe for no bake energy bites is a life-saver. You can eat them as a snack, pack them for after a work out or even try them for a healthier dessert option when you're watching your sugar intake. I used dates as a sweetener for this recipe and walnuts to eliminate grains and create a clean-eating, tasty treat. The combination of the sea salt and cacao gives them a...

Brighten any party with this easy chocolate bark recipe. The colorful M&M's and sprinkles will add touch of color and a fun texture to the silky chocolate. With a few simple steps, you can get creative and make a tasty chocolate treat for friends, family, or even just to snack on yourself!