A cake that, when sliced, reveals small candies and treats tucked inside. Perfect for a child’s birthday party or themed celebration.

Chowder in a bowl, inspired by a trip to Old Fisherman’s Wharf in Monterey Bay, CA.

Candy corn cake pops. Fun to look at, delicious to eat.

Pumpkin whoopie pies. The first of many fall desserts in our household using pumpkin! (no recipe)

Malasadas — the quick, easy version, using store-bought biscuit. These bite-sized balls of dough are deep fried and rolled in sugar.

Fig Tarts with Brown Sugar Mascarpone

My attempt at making Katie Quinn Davies’ Guinness Chocolate Cake. Bake fail, but shot the results anyway! Link to Katie’s recipe.

Mango Cake: homage to the place where I first tasted mango (Hawaii).

Here’s a cake that looks like a cheeseburger but is all chocolate goodness! perfect for a summer party, or a boy’s birthday. (no recipe)

cherry clafoutis is all over the food blogosphere. this was my first attempt!

Mini cheesecakes make great individual portions for dessert, and can be served with a variety of toppings such as berry jams or cooked apple

Chili, a sweeter version (cinnamon is one of the spices in the recipe).

Brooksters, a chocolate chip cookie baked on top of a brownie. Simply decadent. Mix from a major retailer. (no recipe)

mint oreo milkshake. just as good (if not better) as eating those famous cookies dunked in milk.

playing with food: my first food photography and styling workshop (no recipe).

Easy recipe for flan (vanilla custard with caramelized sugar topping). Small ramekins are perfect for single servings of this delicious trea