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Guilin and Yangshuo

It’s time to continue the journey to China in Guilin and Yangshuo. I should have added this to my list of resolutions… though I only have two more segments after this. Hopefully if I complete them I will be able to go back because it doesn’t sound like China Boy is coming home any time …

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Rhubarb and Black Pepper Shortbread Bars

  Rhubarb cookies, in bar form, are jammy and luscious and quite sophisticated with a touch of black pepper, which you could leave out. But you shouldn’t!   Rhubarb cookie bars were new to me, because 5 years ago was the first time I tasted rhubarb! Rhubarb was something  that grew in our neighbor’s yard. …

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San Sebastian Burnt Basque Cheesecake, 28th Birthdays and China

This light and fluffy, crustless, Basque cheesecake with an almost burnt top, is said to be a cross between a New York slice and a flan. Coming from Spain, where this San Sebastian cheesecake is famous, it is served with a glass of sherry. Today I’m enjoying this San Sebastian burnt basque cheesecake recipe. If …

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Double Chocolate Cookies (My Favorite Earth Shattering Chocolate Cookie)

These double chocolate cookies are earth shatteringly good! This dense, chocolatey cookie is made for all chocolate and cookie lovers. Customized with nuts or various flavored chips, this cookie is hands down my most favorite chocolate, chocolate cookie!   Acapulco was wonderful and warm and Denver is sunny and cold. Life could be worse. I went …

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