Every once in a while (okay, more like very often), I get the urge to bake something. Anything. Even if I only have the ingredients to make something plain and simple, like chocolate chip cookies or cocoa brownies, I’ll do it just to get my baking fix. There’s just something so pleasing and comforting about [...]
My favorite kinds of gifts to give are of the edible kind. The thought and effort that goes into it is enough to make anyone grateful and appreciative. I get just as much enjoyment out of making and giving them as others do from receiving them.
So as much as I love baking during this [...]
As I mentioned in the About Me page, I spent half of last summer traveling around Italy and had the time of my life. I took a fascinating class on on ancient Roman cuisine, met new people, saw new places, and of course…ate. I’ve never experienced so much pleasure and enjoyment out of food, wine, [...]
As I mentioned on my About Me page, I’m involved with a club at UCLA dedicated to the study of linguistics called the Society of Bruin Linguists, or “BLing” for short. We’re having a bake sale tomorrow, and rather than just sell the usual brownies and cookies, we decided to make some very festive, autumnal [...]
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Meet the Epicurean 
Hey there! I’m Elena, a 22-year-old UCLA alum living in Los Angeles. I am totally obsessed with cooking, baking, and anything food and wine related. I grew up in beautiful Sonoma County in Northern California, where some of the best food and wine on this planet can be enjoyed. I love cooking to this day because I find it extremely therapeutic, relaxing, distracting, and rewarding. Eating is something that we do three times a day, every day, so the possibilities and opportunities are endless. Read more...
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