Distressed White Denim

I’ve just discovered the solution to clumpy batters. The NutriBullet. Seriously, I made crepes twice in two days because a) they taste amazing and b) I haven’t had to deal with annoying clumps of flour in my batter. I know some people use a blender which I’m sure does the same thing. I don’t own a regular…

I love scones. Especially blueberry scones. There’s just something about them that makes a person feel more grown-up and sophisticated and let’s face it, they taste amazing. There’s nothing better than a scone with a cup of coffee or tea in the morning to get your day started. I’ve used the same recipe for years…

Growing up, my mom made a lot of French-influenced desserts like Charlotte (cake), cream puffs, and bûche de Noël (yule log). There were also various arrays of petit fours and mille feuille readily available (in bakeries) for anyone’s enjoyment. For years Syria and Lebanon were under French rule and so much of the French culture rubbed off…

I’m not exaggerating when I say these take all of 30 minutes to make and bake and require only 4 ingredients. I mean, it really doesn’t get easier. This is one of my mom’s go-to recipe when she’s having parties at her house and I remember sneaking in more than a few of these cheese parsley cups…