Eating Berkeley

I’ve been able to use pesto throughout the entire week in recipes that have turned out really delicious. So, here’s how I did it.

Whether you're a seasoned baker or just on the hunt for some culinary inspiration, these three recipes are tailor-made for you. They're the embodiment of simple and easy — perfect for a casual get-together with friends.

If you’re looking for something relatively noncommittal to attempt, look no further than the kitchen! Preparing a good dish for yourself and others is a classic way to pass the time. You are building a good — if not the best — skill to have.

There’s no ‘right’ way to prepare it, despite what coffee influencers tell you. The fun is to explore all that yourself, with the benefit of getting you through the boring classes.

Maybe I’m a bit cynical, but I truly believe that no rating system is perfect. The best thing about food though, is that you can always eat it yourself and reach your own conclusion.

I consider myself a connoisseur of pancakes since I’ve tried many around the Bay Area. So, I compiled a list of my top five places I frequently visit as well as some spots where the pancakes especially stood out.  

Thus, this led me to experiment with different toast combinations throughout the year. You can add quite literally anything on top of toast — it’s a canvas for a wonder of ingredients ranging from sweet to salty. 

Here are a few recent “girl dinner” combinations I’ve enjoyed or seen on TikTok. There are no right or wrong combinations, but these are my favorites if you want to take inspiration.

Today, I’ll be making a recipe that reminds me of Europe, although this dish could be confusing to others if I would ever bring it to any potluck. Feel free to swap out any ingredients and personalize it, but here’s my go-to mecca that I include in my favorite pasta salad. 

The Brigadeiro recipe is somewhere between art and science. It’s like brewing or winemaking: The fundamentals are the same, but every establishment tweaks it a little to their own liking. Play around with it, and roll some chocolate balls this summer!