Thesis Cakes

After nearly 12 years away from the Pacific Northwest, Aaron, Ansel, Sadie, and I are packing up and moving to Tacoma, Washington! We are saying, “Hello City of Destiny! We are your people now!” Cradle us in your Dale Chihuly and your pho restaurants and your grittiness and your Almond Roca! Smother us with the… Continue reading Moving and Tacoma Dome Cupcakes

I have no idea where this will lead us, but I have a definite feeling it will be a place both wonderful and strange. The last two and half months have been chock full of busy-work-life-stuff, a few family visitors, winter-to-spring events, some exciting life changes (TBA!), and a handful of baking opportunities. I don’t… Continue reading Twin Peaks Cherry Pie, Molasses Ginger Bundt, and a John Adams Cake

It was a bit jarring when I consciously realized that I was Googling “what is a toddler?” Then I thought, “Best to keep this information to yourself. Maybe you should erase your search history. Hey, how do I do that anyway? Oh god, I hope no one sees any of my searches*!” * E.g., Is… Continue reading Meyer Lemon Coffee Cake

When Beyoncé announced her twin pregnancy on Instagram, I immediately wanted to create a Bey-inspired cake using one of the iconic images. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, please check these pictures out. They include things like a Nefertiti bust, a backdrop of a blue sky (in front of a blue sky), a… Continue reading Beyoncé Golden Goddess Salted Caramel Cake

Do you ever have moments in your life when you catch yourself in the middle of something, wondering how on earth you got there? Like, how did the cosmos begin, and Earth, and evolution, and history, and your parents and upbringing bring you to a certain point? A lot of my free time these days… Continue reading Carrot cake, liquid cheesecake, and graham frosting

You know Bob Ross, right? The big haired “happy little trees” TV painter on PBS? From the 80’s and 90’s? HIS SHOW IS STREAMING ON NETFLIX. THEY HAVE RENAMED IT “CHILL WITH BOB ROSS.” Given that my New Years resolution to “meditate every day” has not been working out well (plus who can concentrate with… Continue reading Joy of Painting (with frosting)

How was your holiday season? Did you have a happy new year? Are you still dealing with the “holiday hangover”? Are you glad it’s over? For us, our holiday “vacation” was extreme. It was wonderful to see family and friends, but we had some comically terrible circumstances. I mean, all we wanted to do was… Continue reading Momofuku Milkbar Chocolate Chip Layer Cake