Tag Archives: pastries

Hazelnut Raspberry Friands

Friands are one of my favorite French pastries to bake. Why? you ask. They’re incredibly easy. All you do is combine some regular flour, nut flour, egg whites, and sugar in a food processor, spin it until the batter is … Continue reading

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Pain aux Raisins

The last time I was in Paris six years ago, I stopped by one of my favorite bookstores in the city (and honestly, the world), Shakespeare and Company. Located in Paris’s Left Bank neighborhood, it’s an English bookstore that once … Continue reading

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Winslow’s Home

I went to Winslow’s Home for lunch yesterday with my sister for my birthday. It made me realize that I haven’t written about the restaurant yet. All that changes now. I first discovered Winslow’s Home as an undergrad at Wash … Continue reading

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Toronto and Montréal

A year and a half ago after the election (it feels like so much longer), I told everyone that I was going to flee to Canada. There was a flight leaving for Toronto next to my flight back to St. … Continue reading

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California and Rosemary Fig Scones

Sometimes in life, you go to a place that feeds your body and soul. That’s how I feel about California. Last week, I went to visit one of my best friends from grad school, Lyz, in Santa Barbara. Lyz is … Continue reading

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Happy (Belated) Holidays and Winter Break

Happy (Belated) New Year! I hope you enjoyed a few days off work, time away from school, or found time to relax and unwind. I’ve had a great winter break, and unfortunately, I’m coming close to the final countdown…only three … Continue reading

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