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Melissa Orquiza
Dec 31, 20196 min read
How I survived the Holidays (YES!)… with Santa’s Chocolate Chip & World Peace Cookies
The holidays are almost over and I am graciously anticipating an unceremonious end to the festivities. I normally love the holidays and...
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Melissa Orquiza
Nov 19, 20193 min read
Thanksgiving, Pumpkin Bread with Mascarpone & “Forky Asks a Question"
TJ's Pumpkin Bread with Candied Ginger Mascarpone Frosting Thanksgiving. An American tradition, expressing gratitude, celebrating...
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Melissa Orquiza
Nov 15, 20198 min read
LA Wildfires, Harp OD’s, Jessie Reyez, Tupac & Dan Dan Noodles
Sometimes, I wonder if my day will be comprised of random, inconsequential events, shaken up like a bizarre, milkshake of crazy, under a...
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Melissa Orquiza
Jul 16, 20195 min read
Fancy Crackers w/Black Truffle Butter & Triple Cream Brie (Pink Floyd, Piazzolla & Social Equity)
Everyone has one of those days or weeks when all you want to do is relax, pop open a glass of wine, Netflix, and chill. I’m a big fan of...
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Melissa Orquiza
Jul 11, 20193 min read
Yak Milk Candies? Seriously? (And the connection with Handel and the Black Crowes)
Yes. We humans are inventive and pretty nuts… so much so that edible ingenuity is always on the horizon. Prince, although vegan, had a...
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Melissa Orquiza
Apr 29, 20194 min read
PRINCE, ELGAR, & DARK CHOCOLATE CARAMEL COCKAIGNE SAUCE
What connects "Purple Rain" & "Cockaigne", seriously? Dark Chocolate Caramel Sauce (Cockaigne) Sundae with Ube & Pandan Welcome to my...
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Melissa Orquiza
Apr 29, 20192 min read
Why Does Music Make Us Happy?
So many reasons, but do we truly know why? We’ve all experienced it. Your feelings get hurt, have a bad day, and if you don’t curb it,...
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