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Apple Cider Lime Soda Mocktail

Apple cider and lime juice topped with sparkling club soda, this apple cider lime soda mocktail is fresh, delicious, and perfect for Dry January. Hi! This is Andrea from Cooking with a Wallflower, and I’m back this month on Ask Anna to share with you a brand new mocktail perfect for Dry January. Apple Cider Lime Soda Mocktail So many things have been happening lately. Our days have been filled with prepping for the arrival of our baby boy. It’s exciting but also overwhelming as we try to navigate this new part of our lives. Plus, trying to recuperate from… Read More

Walk-in Pantry Organization Ideas for Oddly Shaped Pantries

I scoured the internet looking for walk-in pantry organization ideas for oddly shaped pantries, but couldn’t find answers. This project was a fun challenge to help the homeowner find answers to her pantry organization problems. Pantry Organization Ideas for Oddly Shaped Pantries Last fall a friend of mine, who is a real estate agent, called me up and asked me to help her friend who had recently purchased a house. They had a decent sized walk-in kitchen pantry, but it was an oddly shaped pantry, with narrow shelves, and the owner needed help organizing it. I always love an organizing… Read More

Vanilla Bean Basque Burnt Cheesecake

Basque burnt cheesecake with aromatic vanilla bean specks in every creamy bite. This Vanilla Bean Basque Burnt Cheesecake is simple, classic, and so delicious, perfect for the fall holidays. Hi! This is Andrea from Cooking with a Wallflower and I’m back on Ask Anna this month to share with you a brand new dessert: vanilla bean basque burnt cheesecake. It’s September already. Can you believe it? And that means that the holidays are just around the corner. And if you’re like me, then you’re already wondering what desserts you might be baking this holiday season. It’s going to be a… Read More

Peach Mochi

Ripe peaches wrapped in soft and chewy mochi. This peach mochi is simple, delicious, and the perfect summer dessert. Hi! This is Andrea from Cooking with a Wallflower and this month I’m back on Ask Anna to share this Peach Mochi with you. It’s been a little rough the last few weeks. My husband and I have been taking turns being sick, and the recovery period has not been fun. We missed days of work, but it meant that I had time to create new summer recipes for you. Lately, I’ve been obsessed with mochi. They’re easy to make. They… Read More

Honey Garlic Soy Avocado Cucumber Salad

Avocado, cucumbers, and red onions tossed in a sweet and tangy garlic sauce. This honey garlic cucumber salad is refreshing, perfect with rice or noodles. Hi! This is Andrea from Cooking with a Wallflower. I’m back this month on Ask Anna to share with you a brand new recipe perfect for the summer. We don’t have that many hot days in San Francisco. But when we do, during warm summer days, I really prefer meals that don’t require much cooking. The simpler the meal, the better. Mostly because a hot kitchen on already hot days is not my favorite place… Read More

Honey Mustard Chicken Pasta Salad

Pasta tossed with rotisserie chicken, tomatoes, lettuce, and onions in a honey mustard dressing. This honey mustard chicken pasta salad is simple, delicious, and perfect for picnics. Hi! This is Andrea from Cooking with a Wallflower, and I’m back this month to share with you a brand new recipe perfect for summer picnics. It seems like it’s been forever since I shared a new recipe with you. But there’s been so much going on. We’re expecting a baby boy in December! And the last few months have been really rough on me. Morning sickness and food aversions have made it… Read More