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Humanity, Hope, and All of the Above

Posted on November 7, 2017 by

For the past several months, I’ve been collaborating with Emily Schuman of Cupcakes and Cashmere to create a cookie for charity. I asked Emily to choose her favorite flavors and from that, the All of the Above cookie was created. Continue reading →

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Karen’s Picks: Hello, Summer Wines!

Posted on July 12, 2016 by

As much as I love sweet indulgences, I adore wine-and the long summer nights are an ideal time to sip and savor some of my favorite finds. Continue reading →

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Hello Chocolate, I Love You

Posted on December 7, 2015 by

With the holidays upon us, chocolate is admittedly on my mind. Well, maybe it always is. I love to get out to gourmet food shops and patisseries to see what ideas pop in my head from tasting and experiencing what … Continue reading →

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Desserting Down Under

Posted on June 2, 2014 by

During Spring Break, my family took a trip to Australia in search of beaches, gastro pubs, and great wine. My hidden agenda was to eat as much of my favorite dessert, Pavlova, in any way shape or form. Pavlova is … Continue reading →

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Giving Thanks and Celebrating

Thanksgiving is spending days off with friends, family and football, but let’s face it, it’s really all about snacks and food. For me, it’s all about the dessert. Whether you make and bake things yourself or if you just want … Continue reading →

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My Cake Walk in Paris

Posted on October 25, 2013 by

On my trip to Paris last month, I created a plan to bike throughout the city in search of the most delicious chocolate cakes, outstanding fruit tarts, contemporary takes on classic pastries, and other assorted sumptuous sweets.       … Continue reading →

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Summertime, When the Sweet Treats Are Easy

Posted on July 2, 2013 by

Hello summer!  Where could you possibly enjoy the warm months better than right here in San Diego, where the living always is easy, but never more so than during beach season?  The long days and late, slow-fading sunsets are perfect … Continue reading →

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