Chocolate-Ginger Macarons

Chocolate-Ginger Macarons

Hand-made posy bowl in porcelain. Available at www.etsy.com/shop/MaiaMingDesigns I have to say that I am proud of how my macarons have been turning out lately. Macarons are definitely a finicky cookie to make, but after a while the process dials in and they...
How to keep your Orchids Blooming

How to keep your Orchids Blooming

Orchids are one of my favorite flowers, but when I lived in Upstate New York, sadly, my orchids did not flourish. Living in Barcelona is another story, my orchids are living in paradise. The upstairs bathroom is warm and sunny and gets just the right misty atmosphere...
Orange-Lemon Macarons

Orange-Lemon Macarons

Black matte EVA platter. Available at www.etsy.com/shop/MaiaMingDesigns When I look on Pinterest, I find people who have way surpassed my macarons in fanciness, there are painted ones, easter egg and animal-shaped ones, some which are such amazing works of art that I...
Simple Ceviche

Simple Ceviche

There has been an explosion of Peruvian cuisine here in Barcelona and over the past year I was enjoying the occasional lunch at our local market restaurant that served the most divine ceviche. Unfortunately, they seem to have closed or moved away from the Sant Cugat...