#chocolate

matcha puppy chow

So we've established my matcha obsession in an earlier post. I love matcha in just about every form I've encountered it. And guys, I'll...

sober tuesday: morning in manhattan

So today's post is a "guest recipe" if you will. This manhattan cocktail inspired cup o' coffee is an Aaron original. While we were...

chocolate cake with matcha-mint frosting

Guys. I did it. I finally made a cake for no reason at all, which means I could cut out a slice and photograph it without being crippled...

"patricia egler's" fudge nut bars

In the world of Things That Are Dangerous for Me to Bake, these fudge nut bars might just slide in at spot #1. These were a staple...

OH, HELLO THERE!

I'm Whitney.

Welcome to My Own Little Mess! I'm so glad you stopped by. This is where I get to share the recipes I love - both those of my childhood and those I create now - and the traditions that made cooking and baking such a joyful part of all our lives.

The table is the heart of community and that is the heart of this blog. I am so excited to share these meals with you!