First Cake of the Summer!


Wonderful, moist cakes topped off with the perfect frosting are my joy in life. I can't think of a better way to celebrate summer than to make a classic yellow cake. But what makes a cake (in my opinion at least) is the perfect pairing of frosting. Light cakes should be paired with a whipped frosting and dense cakes require something more buttery. The cake recipe included a whipped cream frosting, but when I tried it,...

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Monday, June 2, 2014

"Study without desire spoils the memory, and it retains nothing that it takes in."


"Study without desire spoils the memory, and it retains nothing that it takes in."
— Leonardo da Vinci Leonardo knows what's up. This probably resonates all too well with my fellow college seniors. ...
Saturday, May 31, 2014

My Curated List of Blogs


My Curated List of Blogs
I love reading blogs, be it food, fashion, beauty, etc. It's funny, companies spend millions trying to advertise their products with celebrities that may resonate with us, but nothing can make me purchase a tea set or new foundation faster than a recommendation from my favorite blogger. So here it is: a list of people who brighten up my day! I spoke in detail about my favorite blogger from each category, but they're all...
Friday, May 30, 2014

Michael Roth's Commencement Thoughts for Class of 2014


Michael Roth's Commencement Thoughts for Class of 2014
You, the class of 2014, have spent your college years exploring new fields, creating work that pushes boundaries, even setting new records. While you have been creating your own legacy, you've also joined your school's tradition (which means that you can officially start complaining that the new entering class isn't as cool as you were). You are part of a tradition that many consider fragile indeed. This is the tradition...