Cookie Monster Birthday Cupcakes!

The inspiration of these adorable cupcakes came from nothing but several google images. My sister called me one day trying to plan her precious child’s birthday. She wanted sesame street themed cupcakes so we quickly agreed on cookie monster! I did use a few tricks that helped with both the timing and look of them. … Continue reading Cookie Monster Birthday Cupcakes!


Moroccan Cooking with Grandma Lalouf

I had such a pleasure learning the Moroccan way of rustic cooking with my best friend Lindsey and her grandmother.  After a year of asking Lindsey to invite me over to her grandmothers, I was finally granted my wish!  I was invited over to her grandparents lovely home for a very filling lunch with the … Continue reading Moroccan Cooking with Grandma Lalouf


Good Ole San Francisco

My boyfriend and I went on a little trip this past weekend to San Francisco. While there, he made this super cute video of our adventures. Foodie pics to come and an awesome tasting menu at Keiko a Nob Hill. The following is the tasting menu at Keiko a Nob Hill. It was so incredibly … Continue reading Good Ole San Francisco


NYC Food 2012

Salivate. Enjoy 🙂


Pork and Prawn Dumplings

I felt inspired to make these delicious purses of yummyiness from eating dim sum. I’ve had the greatest opportunity to share a few dim sum meals with my Chinese friend Kevin and his family. It’s honestly the best way to try dim sum. They order, you eat. After making these lumps of love, it has … Continue reading Pork and Prawn Dumplings


Banana Cream Pie

The foodie chef is back! I’m sorry for taking so long to post but I’ve been sinking into my newish job and learning photoshop! Thanks to my two great friends Amy and Kevin! They’ve really taught me some great stuff, I hope everyone enjoys the new style. Oh and of course a big huge thank … Continue reading Banana Cream Pie


Norah’s Rainbow Birthday Bash!

The Spread My creative sister and her husband threw their baby, Norah, a rainbow themed 1st birthday. She went all out with the decorations, you’ll see below.. My contributions were the cake and some odds and ends. I must say it was colorful and delicious! Since Norah is the first baby in the family, her … Continue reading Norah’s Rainbow Birthday Bash!


Mom’s 60th Birthday

My loving mother was turning 60 so my siblings and I planned a Dessert and Wine party and her boyfriend threw her a surprise dinner. The weekend was filled with many birthday festivities which made her glow (as seen below). My boss allowed me to make the pastries at work the day of so things … Continue reading Mom’s 60th Birthday


Two Nights away from closing..

Last night some friends and I went to Bootsies Hertiage Cafe to sample their 9-course menu before closing their doors in Tomball. This was my very first 9 course menu tasting so I didn’t have huge expectations. However, I was pleasantly surprised by the most interesting combinations, flavors, and textures.  That night was a first … Continue reading Two Nights away from closing..


Food Truck Amazingness

Food trucks, thankfully, are becoming a hit in Houston. There just so happened to be the first food truck festival in Houston a few months ago. You better believe I was first to buy a ticket in excitement.  It ended up being chaotic to say the least. It was super hot out and the lines … Continue reading Food Truck Amazingness