I first had a “homemade” oreo-style cookie in the late ’90s at the original La Brea Bakery. It was indeed on La Brea Ave next door to Campanile, the amazing Italian restaurant started by Nancy Silverton’s then-husband where she was the Pastry Chef and the Head Baker at the bakery next door. The now very…
We had the best thanksgiving this year! my whole family came to my house in honor of my sweet Grampa Louie who is having trouble this year – his forgetfulness has gone off the charts.. it’s pretty bad 🙁 He had a good day tho and we all just found the light in being together.…
It’s Aidan’s birthday party. He’s turning 7. I brought my vegan gluten-free pumpkin crumb cake, Alison’s favorite. Vegan. Gluten-free. Trying to satisfy everyone’s food issues. It’s not famous yet. Just really good. It surprised us all how moist it turned out the very first time I made it. She requested I bring it. I told…
