This recipe came about on a Saturday that was both, eventful and lazy. Eventful because Lathan had his first swimming lesson and he did so wonderfully! He made mommy so proud. Aww that little guy warms my heart. And lazy because well besides swimming our only other activity of the day was heading to the grocery store to purchase the ingredients for this epic recipe.
Read moreBerkeley Girl Eats // Pear Gingerbread Cake (Gluten Free + Vegan)
I've been hit with the baking bug! So prepare to see several dessert recipes pop up here over the coming month. This particular recipe is an adaptions of a buckwheat gingerbread cake from Flavor Flours by James Beard Award-Winning author, Alice Medrich, which I early gifted to myself and am slightly obsessed with it.
Read moreBerkeley Girl Eats // Roasted Winter Vegetable + White Bean Soup
I have one guiding principle in the kitchen that has never led me astray, WWID. Translation, "What would Ina Do?" That would be Ina Garten, the Barefoot Contessa for those of you who are unfamiliar. What can I say, her presentation in the kitchen is impeccable. It's refinement at its best. From the food she prepares to the qualities ingredients she uses to the parties she throws. Clearly I'm inspired.
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