For most people from my generation, Strawberry Shortcake is an adorable little girl who smells like fake strawberries. I hadn’t had a strawberry shortcake in years, but recently, the strawberries from the Farmers Market were $5 for a flat, and …

Nearly two years ago, when I turned 25 and Jeff turned 27, we had a beach party. Jeff got an ice cream sandwich pan and a box of mix to make ice cream sandwiches. I can’t remember who gave it …

Cheers from London! I have been missing from Garlic, My Soul for a few months because I moved across the pond. I have been adjusting to my new kitchen, my new measurement system, and some new and exciting foods. It …

This is the correct response to the phrase, “Top of the morning to you,” a phrase commonly associated with the Irish! And another common Irish connection? St. Patrick’s Day, of course! In honor of the upcoming holiday, I made the …

When Kelly from Studio DIY asked if I had ever made cannoli before, I said no, but “How hard could it be?” She confessed she had never deep fried anything before, and I was horrified because of that. Never deep …

We’re thrilled to announce that our gluten free Snickerdoodles are being featured today over on Yummly. Melissa and I made these because who doesn’t love a Snickerdoodle? These were delicious straight from the oven – moist, not crumbly, great with …

For the past couple years, Mary and Becca have made a heart cake for fun. Last year, they had a little photo shoot, even! But when Becca moved to London, Mary assumed that this year’s heart cake would be made …

It’s Ms Corelyn’s birthday today, and so to celebrate, I asked her what kind of cake she wanted. Corelyn isn’t really a cake person, or a sweets person, so it’s always a tough call on what to make her. Last …

It’s February, which means we made this fabulous heart cake in what has become a Valentine’s Day tradition here at GMS. Last year, Rebecca provided a detailed tutorial explaining how it’s done, but we thought you might like a condensed …

February is a month for a little extra sweetness! With Valentine’s Day approaching, I wanted to go somewhere special for a treat. Clad in sparking gold decor and surrounded by treats aplenty, Bottega Louie in Downtown LA was the perfect spot. …