All right, all right… I get it. This may sound crazy, but boxed cake mix is one of the best things to have in your kitchen. Like many other bakers, I used to believe that cake mix pales in comparison to cakes made from scratch. When done right, this is simply not true. Boxed cake…
I have been in bed with covid for the last week. Yes, after 2 years of restrictions and 3 vaccinations, I managed to get sick within 2 months of restrictions loosening. Despite the cough, fever, and fatigue, the worst outcome of my positive test so far is that I haven’t been able to go into…
The weather this past week has been dreadful, leaving most of us holed up in our homes. While we may not be able to go out with friends or play sports outside (or go outside at all…), we can still learn a few new recipes. I posted a mochi brownie recipe a couple of months…
Abortion is considered one of the world’s most controversial topics. Almost every culture or religion seems to have an opinion on whether or not it should be an acceptable practice. Despite the moral issues surrounding the idea of abortion, there is one thing that is true. Abortion is, in some cases, a woman’s best option.…
In April of 2021 I decided that I wanted to learn how to make focaccia. I had been in quarantine for just over a year when my feed had suddenly been bombarded by photos, videos, and seemingly over complicated recipes for this dish. I handled this how any sane person would: by researching focaccia recipes…
With Black History month coming to an end, now is a great time to reflect on how black women have contributed historically to the field of STEM. STEM refers to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. It is used to refer to these terms and fields as a whole. While Black women have contributed significantly to…
The past two years have been difficult and unprecedented. One thing that can help is finding joy in small things. These mochi brownies are perfect for chocolate lovers looking for a simple recipe. This recipe is modified from @Michaelligier’s “Squishy Mochi Brownies” on Instagram. Ingredients: 5 tbsp butter 2 eggs 1.5 tsp baking powder 1…