it takes one to know one, kid. and you've got it bad.

I obviously don't understand the meaning of regular updates. :x But I'll be back, I swear! I've got loads and loads of photographs and recipes to post, it's just a matter or organizing them. In the meantime, chocolate cake with raspberries, whipped cream, and ganache is amazing.

Note: the lighting varies in these pictures - some were taken at night, others in the daytime. Sorry! I have been feeling very domestic and suburban lately, what with the ongoing house design and gardening and baking and purchasing of Ralph Lauren polos. Today, I made mini peach pies (of sorts). OH ACADEMIA, I HAVE ABANDONED YOU.


( Vanilla cupcakes. AND SOME REALLY GOOD LINKS. )


( Black Bottom Cupcakes. )


( Chocolate Chip Muffins. With Oats! )

I cannot tear my eyes away from this layout. I really can't.

( Blueberry muffins. Amazingly simple, yet delicious. )

EDIT: recipe added to slightly!

( Pasta. )

( grilled fruit. black sesame seeds. these two are not related! )

( homemade caramel. i can't stand how good it is. )

next up: a photographed journey towards apple tarts.

( CHOCOLATE. )

man, i feel like i'm giving you the impression that all i do is constantly inhale chocolate and ice cream, or whatever, but i guess this journal just brings out the glutton in me! the majority of what i eat for meals is extremely healthy in that asian way - green vegetables, rice, stir fries, lean meats, oyster mushroom soups, etc. etc. and i love fruit and grilled vegetables/meat/seafood, so. it's just so much easier to record the over the top snacks i constantly indulge in. :))