Mountain View|News|
Rich Chocolate and Sticky Toffee Cookies
Chocolate lovers rejoice as you bite into these dark chocolate cookies with a gooey surprise of sticky toffee bits.
Courtney Buchanan, Patch Staff
Courtney Buchanan, Patch Staff
- Mountain View, CA
I am a summer intern for the Silicon Valley Patch. I am currently a student at Lehigh University, pursuing a double major in journalism and Spanish as well as a minor in business.
A Northern California native, I love to travel the world and savor the flavors that different cultures have to offer. In spring 2012 I studied abroad in Seville, Spain, giving me deeper insight into another culture’s way of life. I chronicled my <i>sevillano </i>adventures through my blog called SenseSeville.
Through my baking blog Swellsweets I share photos and recipes of my culinary adventures with others. My life revolves around my passions of writing, enjoying food and experiencing different cultures.
As inspiration for how I approach life, I look to the meaning of the Greek adjective <i>meraki </i>(may-RAH-kee), which means to do something with soul, creativity or love; to put yourself into what you are doing.
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Capitola-Soquel, CA|News|
A Cookie Face Lift: Gooey Milk Chocolate-Caramel Cookies
Change up the predictable chocolate chip cookie by adding caramel to surprise the crowd.
Courtney Buchanan, Patch Staff
Capitola-Soquel, CA|News|
Carrot Cake: The Yummy Way to Get Vitamin A
Savor these carrot cake bars, knowing that you're getting your source of Vitamin A as well as satisfying your taste buds.
Courtney Buchanan, Patch Staff
Los Altos, CA|News|
Abroad in Seville: Characters I've Encountered
During the first couple weeks in Seville, Spain, I was approached with generosity and sincerity by Sevillanos.
Courtney Buchanan, Patch Staff
Los Altos, CA|News|
A Cookie Face Lift: Gooey Milk Chocolate-Caramel Cookies
Change up the predictable chocolate chip cookie by adding caramel to surprise the crowd.
Courtney Buchanan, Patch Staff
Mountain View|News|
Carrot Cake: The Yummy Way to Get Vitamin A
Savor these carrot cake bars, knowing that you're getting your source of Vitamin A as well as satisfying your taste buds.
Courtney Buchanan, Patch Staff
Mountain View|News|
Abroad in Seville: Living in Nervion
A homestay is an integral experience to truly immersing yourself into a foreign culture, living with a senora and living as the locals.
Courtney Buchanan, Patch Staff
Watsonville, CA|News|
Strawberry Chocolate Scones: Fruity & Decadent
Berries are the best in the summer, so why not combine them with chocolate to make a yummy breakfast scone?
Courtney Buchanan, Patch Staff
Mountain View|News|
Abroad in Seville: New Country, New Culture
When living in a new country, adapting to the cultural lifestyle is one of the most important things. For me that included meal times and the pace of life.
Courtney Buchanan, Patch Staff
Mountain View|News|
S'mores Brownies—The Perfect Twist on a Campfire Treat
S'mores are a classic summertime dessert, so let's make them inside too.
Courtney Buchanan, Patch Staff
Los Altos, CA|News|
Seville, Here I Come!
The cultural differences between the U.S. and Spain can be spoken of but I cannot predict how they will impact my life.
Courtney Buchanan, Patch Staff
Los Altos, CA|News|
Strawberry Chocolate Scones: Fruity & Decadent
Berries are the best in the summer, so why not combine them with chocolate to make a yummy breakfast scone?
Courtney Buchanan, Patch Staff
Palo Alto, CA|News|
Beekeeping Booms in Silicon Valley
The number of beekeepers has increased substantially over the past several years. Some help the environment, some start a new hobby and all work to change the bee decline.
Courtney Buchanan, Patch Staff
Campbell, CA|News|
Beekeeping Booms in Silicon Valley
The number of beekeepers has increased substantially over the past several years. Some help the environment, some start a new hobby and all work to change the bee decline.
Courtney Buchanan, Patch Staff
Cupertino, CA|News|
Game Developers Start at Young Age
These days, kids are creating startups and developing apps while they're still in high school, challenging the more experienced developers with their fresh perspectives.
Courtney Buchanan, Patch Staff
Cupertino, CA|News|
Copper’s Dream BBQ to Support Dog Rescue
Copper’s Dream is partnering with Whole Foods to fundraise for the emergency veterinary fund and adopt dogs out to new homes.
Courtney Buchanan, Patch Staff
Mountain View|News|
Beekeeping Booms in Silicon Valley
The number of beekeepers has increased substantially over the past several years. Some help the environment, some start a new hobby and all work to change the bee decline.
Courtney Buchanan, Patch Staff
Cupertino, CA|News|
Business Boot Camp Sets Foundation for School Year
With millions of things to think about when starting high school, these students chose to focus on business and entrepreneurial skills.
Courtney Buchanan, Patch Staff
Cupertino, CA|News|
Which Comes First: Graduating High School or Owning a Startup
Monta Vista’s DECA chapter, ranking no. 1 in the world, inspires students to start their own businesses before graduating from high school.
Courtney Buchanan, Patch Staff
Gilroy, CA|News|
Sheriff’s Arrests: Corporal Injury, Battery
A look at the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office’s arrest and booking reports for July 18 and 19, 2012. The following arrest information does not indicate a conviction.
Courtney Buchanan, Patch Staff
