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I am half Mexican but have never been to Mexico. I didn’t grow up speaking Spanish, and I have an oddly Argentinian accent when I do speak it (thanks to my high school Spanish teacher). Despite never being immersed in the city where my dad is from, I feel connected to the culture because of […]

If you are looking for a winter dessert that won’t weigh you down, turn to the humble pavlova. This dessert is a textural wonder—crisp on the outside and marshmallow-y on the inside—leading to a confection that absolutely melts in your mouth. Because pavlovas are literally 100% sugar, I paired these bad boys with a blood […]

Finding the Internet’s Favorite Cookie Who decides what makes something “the best”? When it comes to food, everyone has their own unique palate and preference, so the blanket superlative of “best” seems sort of ridiculous to me. And yet, I’ve been trying to develop the “best” chocolate chip cookie recipe for months—I guess the ego […]

Happy New Year, everyone! Welcome to 2021! Should we decide collectively to be good to each other this year? And also to do things that make us feel good? Sound like a plan? Great! I will not be taking any follow-up questions.  2020 was a beast. It asked a lot of us, but look at […]

Deeply chocolate cupcakes, filled with ganache and topped with peppermint Swiss meringue buttercream make for the perfect holiday treat!