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A Special April 1st Post: Bye Bye Raspberry Pie and the (NSFW) story of How I Ended Up Dressed Up as a 7-Foot Tall Cartoon Penis

How I learned about the SCOTUS ruling, legalizing same-sex marriage for 50 states.

Tribute to The Queen of All Daring Bakers, Lis

Hummus, Gay Carrots and the Best Speech of the Night

On Jealousy and Chocolate Cake (some musing after 3 years of blogging)

Some counter-intuitive advice, or why I started this blog

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"Mr. Lin, a graphic designer in San Francisco who writes the food blog Eat the Love, takes risks in nearly every one of the 150 elaborate recipes in his book. He doesn’t just paint the lily; he bejewels and shellacs it, too."
–MELISSA CLARK for the New York Times

“My goodness, this cookbook! It’s filled to the brim with recipes for the most splendidly beautiful cakes, cookies, breads, and tarts I think I’ve ever seen. My eyes kept getting wider and wider as I turned every page—both the flavor combinations and the photos are out of this world. Irvin Lin has most definitely outdone himself. This book is a triumph!”
—REE DRUMMOND, New York Times best-selling author of The Pioneer Woman Cooks

“Irvin Lin gives home-baked treats a twist, ramping them up with a range of contemporary flavors that are sure to surprise and delight. From beer-battered brownies to smoky butterscotch taking a classic cake to the next level, I can’t wait to mix, stir, and bake my way through Marbled, Swirled, and Layered!”
—DAVID LEBOVITZ, author of My Paris Kitchen

Hey there! Thanks for visiting my blog. I'm Irvin Lin, a critically acclaimed cookbook author, IACP-Award winning photographer, IACP-nominated blogger, award winning baker, award winning former graphic designer, storyteller, recipe developer, writer and average joe bon vivant. I currently reside in San Francisco a block from Dolores Park and right near Tartine Bakery, Bi Rite Market & Creamery, and Delfina.

Feel free to contact me by clicking on that picture of me up above or emailing me eatthelove {at} gmail {dot} com.

Mexican Chocolate Corn Coffee Cake (and how AJ and I get engaged)

Grape and Blueberry Pie

Crispy Oven-Roasted Potatoes (and remembering a childhood friend)

My cookbook MARBLED, SWIRLED, and LAYERED

A Minute To Be Ourselves (with a Plum and Rhubarb Cobbler)

A Special April 1st Post: Bye Bye Raspberry Pie and the (NSFW) story of How I Ended Up Dressed Up as a 7-Foot Tall Cartoon Penis

How I learned about the SCOTUS ruling, legalizing same-sex marriage for 50 states.

Back home!

On the Road, 2014

Happy Thanksgiving!

Tribute to The Queen of All Daring Bakers, Lis

Hummus, Gay Carrots and the Best Speech of the Night

On Jealousy and Chocolate Cake (some musing after 3 years of blogging)

Some counter-intuitive advice, or why I started this blog