Fried ice cream definitely falls into the category of “sometimes food”, but that “sometimes” is definitely delicious in this case. Rachel had been wanting to try this for years (apparently), so when her birthday rolled around a few weeks ago we decided to give it a shot. It’s pretty simple, and it does actually work...

This peach tart was another of Rachel’s inventions. We really liked it because it was fairly simple to put together, made use of “simple living” tools like preserves and leftover graham crackers, and wasn’t super expensive or fatty to make (for a dessert at least). It’s also a really flexible concept, so right away I...

Carrot cake, if I’m honest with myself, is the cake that I measure all other cakes against. For me, it’s the perfect mix: the cake part is rich and chewy and hearty, often with some great add-ins like raisins or walnuts; the icing is creamy and sweet and clean without being fluffy and boring like so many...