Chocolate Zucchini Cupcakes

I make zucchini bread all the time, but I’ve never made a zucchini cake before and have been wanting to try it for a while now. So when I found out about a lovely lady’s birthday at work, I figured this was a perfect time to make some chocolate zucchini cupcakes.

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Krempita (with Rum and Espresso)

Krempita (pronounced krem-pee-tah), like Sampita which I made last week, is another popular Yugoslavian dessert, and it’s also one of my husband’s favorites. There are numerous ways to make this cake, and it seems the possibilities are endless. Last night Kemal found over 100 different recipes for krempita, and trying to choose which one we … [read more]

Fried Apples and Espresso

There’s really nothing glamorous or exotic about fried apples, but it’s one of those simple comfort foods that’s not only easy to make, but also makes you feel all warm and cozy inside. Just smelling the butter, sugar, and cinnamon in the air makes me feel dreamy and content.

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