A Side of Sweet

Where to Stay in Hong Kong – Kerry Hotel Review

If you’re wondering where to stay in Hong Kong, Kerry Hotel has everything you need – great location, amazing amenities, warm service, modern rooms and some of the best food in Hong Kong! Read on for a review of the hotel as well as a look at their many restaurants!

Kerry Hotel in Hong Kong checks all my boxes for what I’m looking at in a hotel when I travel – great location, modern but comfortable decor, thoughtful service, every amenity you can think of and some of the best dining options in Hong Kong. I’ve already recommended it to three friends who were planning trips to Hong Kong and they’ve come home raving about it!… Read More »

Massaged Kale Salad with Shaved Parmesan

A massaged kale salad recipe with shaved parmesan and balsamic that is easy to eat and easy to customize with whatever you have in the fridge! Recipe is gluten free with vegetarian option.

Hi friends!

I’m having one of those days where words just seem to fail me. Work at the hospital has been particularly grueling lately. Residency is tough most of the time but I’m doing some of the longest hours of my entire three years. In the last two weeks, I’ve worked twelve 13-hour night shifts!… Read More »

Direct Flight San Francisco to Hong Kong with Hong Kong Airlines

A new direct flight San Francisco to Hong Kong is now boarding with Hong Kong Airlines! Here’s a look at the flight and a review of the Hong Kong Airlines business class meals, seats and amenities.

I recently traveled to Hong Kong on Hong Kong Airline’s inaugural direct flight from San Francisco International Airport. I’ve flown all over the world, but this was definitely one of the best trips I’ve taken! From design to food to comfort, the flight exceeded my expectations in every way…. Read More »

Use Adobe Lightroom Presets in Photoshop + Preset Workflow Hack

A comprehensive tutorial on how to use Adobe Lightroom Presets in Photoshop, and how to create and use Photoshop Actions and Camera Raw Actions. Plus, streamline your photo editing workflow with this awesome Photoshop Action tip! How to Create Camera Raw Presets and Adobe Photoshop Actions

I’ve been editing with Adobe Photoshop for the last 10 years. I love how powerful it is when it comes to editing everything from food to travel photography.

In the last two years I’ve been experimenting with Adobe Lightroom as I know many photographers who use it and laud its utility for streamlined photo editing. In addition, many of my favorite photographers have released presets for Lightroom.

Vanilla Bundt Cake with Rosewater Buttercream Frosting & Flowers

Nut Free Vegetarian

A vanilla Bundt cake recipe that is moist, dense and perfectly sweet topped with rosewater buttercream frosting. Decorating it with roses, sliced fruits and rose petals is so easy even a beginner can do it. Cake pairs perfectly with a glass of rosé wine.

Mother’s Day is almost here and your mama deserves the world. Why not spoil her with a cake that could grace the table even the fanciest of weddings? (Spoiler alert – it’s actually super easy to make.)

Even if you’re not a culinary whiz, this gorgeous cake is still totally achievable. I’ve also added halfway homemade substitutions based on your cake decorating skill level and time commitment you are looking for.

Read on for the vanilla bundt cake recipe, rosewater buttercream and a suggested wine pairing!

San Francisco Bakery Crawl

What better way to explore San Francisco by letting your sweet tooth be the guide? Explore four of the best bakeries in the city in my San Francisco bakery crawl. Here’s where to go, what to order and even a video tour to help you plan your adventure.

If you’re visiting San Francisco and looking for things to do, skip the touristy stuff and explore my city the best way – through our pastries! Eating your way through San Francisco is the best way to see – and appreciate – it…. Read More »