When I decided to entering the Minnesota State Fair Baked Products Competition, I naturally did as much Google research as I could to learn what to expect. Surprisingly, there is not much information on it on the internet. There’s the official fair pages, and entry instructions and requirements… but I had a lot more questions…
What to do with your leftover Sweet Martha’s Cookies
For those who don’t know, there’s an institution at the Minnesota State Fair called Sweet Martha’s Cookies. Sweet Martha dishes out chocolate chip cookies. By the bucket, literally. You can get a cup if you want… but the lines are long, and really, what’s the point of getting a cup of ten cookies when you…
Everything I Ate and Drank During Two Weeks in Minneapolis
For the first two weeks of September, Molly went on her almost-two-year-delayed honeymoon, and I got to travel to Minneapolis to house-and-cat-sit for two weeks. (So… basically pretend I live in MN for two weeks.) I suppose I was doing her a favor, but I just got a fun two week vacation, living in a…
Donuts in LA
It’s weird to think that I’ve been living in LA nearly full-time for about… three years now. Not sure how that happened! But I’ve definitely learned many of the pros and cons to living here. Sometimes it feels like the cons outweigh the pros. Sometimes it feels like the pros make the cons worth it….
The Definitive Guide to The Best Twin Cities Ice Cream Shops
Minnesota may be known by outsiders as the land of 10,000 lakes, but among Minnesotans it’s better known as the land of 10,000 things to do in the summer – 2,000 of which are ice cream shops. This definitive guide to the Best Twin Cities Ice Cream Shops lists the best places to get a…
12 LA Bakeries and Brunch Spots to Visit When You’re New to the City
These are the LA bakeries, doughnut shops, ice cream shops, and brunch spots that are perfect for exploring the city and trying some of the delicious food it has to offer. Having traveled a fair amount, I’ve found that the best way to feel comfortable in a new place is to get some good food….
Little Damage and Charcoal Ice Cream
I had a day off from band and finally got out of my dorm / off campus over the weekend. Naturally, that involved getting dessert. I chose a soft-serve ice cream place called Little Damage that went viral because their ice cream and cones are black. It seems fitting that my first food review…
Best Ice Cream in California
If you were following along on Instagram, you probably noticed that I (Molly) spent the last week and a half eating my way through the best ice cream in California. I spent 11 days traveling up and down the California coast, spending a total of five days in L.A., three days in San Francisco, one…