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Dulce de leche makes my heart soar. Maybe it’s because so many of my sweetest memories are wrapped up in it—memories shaped by my Argentine exchange sister, Natu, and later by my Argentine exchange daughter, Juli. Dulce de leche has been a constant thread between us: making chocotorta together, attempting […]
Smelling these cookies is basically like shoving your face into an evergreen tree—in the best possible way. Which, honestly, feels exactly right for this time of year. Once you take a bite, the orange zest brightens things up while the juniper adds this piney, almost mysterious note that makes these […]
I love these cookies. The sharp, earthy complexity of French chèvre meets the deep, exotic warmth of Southeast Asian star anise, all wrapped in a buttery, tender cookie base. The result is a truly sophisticated Goat Cheese Star Anise Cookie with a savory depth and aromatic finish unlike anything you’ve […]
This cookie resembles a white chocolate chip cookie but packs a delightful umami punch. Moeno from Japan played a significant role in selecting this flavor. She was our first exchange student from a country where I had previously lived, creating a connection between us. Moeno had a natural talent for […]
I adore this recipe for its vibrant, tropical flavors and the delightful kick of spiciness with every bite. They are thick, gooey, and absolutely scrumptious. More importantly, they bring back memories of Salaar and my first experience having people observing Ramadan living with my family. For those who may not […]