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Airy and deeply flavorful Thai tea cake layers are complemented by a condensed milk soak and light frosting for the ultimate layer cake.

Hello there! Did you forget that we do savory things here too? I fully admit that I prefer the sweeter things in life, but I’ve been told that other food groups exist and that, every once in a while, are important. My secret to enjoying things that aren’t brownies? These roasted red pepper crackers. When […]

This site is quickly turning into a breakfast appreciation blog, as evidenced here, here, and here. But, I’m not mad about it. I love slow mornings—waking up before everyone else, and enjoying something freshly baked with hot coffee. Something about the quiet and the morning light makes the whole experience feel luxurious, and the day […]

When I first thought about starting Elyse Creates, I lived in a 400-square foot studio apartment in Koreatown. The kitchen had next to zero counter space, an old oven that rarely heated evenly, and a super fun bug problem. Now, I live in a small one-bedroom apartment (moving on up!) and my kitchen has improved […]

Or, How I Tricked My Boyfriend Into Dating Me It all started nine years ago…(Cue the Wayne’s World du-du-dou flashback noise). I had been dating my boyfriend for a few months and was head over heels in love. Like, weak in the knees, can’t think about anything else kind of love. It was our first […]