During the years I lived in State College, PA, I saw many pumpkin whoopie pies for sale. And for some reason I always stared longingly but talked myself out of buying. I have no idea why–some misguided attempt to be healthy?–but whatever the reason I had never made nor eaten whoopie pies before Sammy’s and…
Archives for October 2011
Curried Fish Chowder
I have never eaten chowder before. (I’ll wait a moment and let that sink in.) I realize this is weird given that A. I love soup; B. I lived in Boston for 2 years as an adult and C. I pride myself on my wide palate. But creamy soups are not always my favorite and…
Salted Cacao Nib Brittle
I don’t know about you, but in this house it is never too soon to start thinking about the holidays! Not playing Christmas music or anything, but thinking about what cookies I will bake, what decorations will go up, what candies I will try this year. Not that this brittle cannot be made any time…
Ground Beef Tortilla Casserole Verde: Cooking on the Fly
I am always so impressed by blogs that are devoted to one thing. Baking, bread, curries, sandwiches, etc. It is my understanding from speaking to a publicist that this kind of blog is more likely to be chosen to write a cookbook, as it has a niche, but I am boggled by these writers’ ability…
S’Mores Bars Take 1: Baking with Sammy
I see S’More bars everywhere and am always curious about them and just how much could they actually taste like S’Mores anyway. The answer, so far at least after 2 recipes, is a bit but not a ton. The first recipe I am not ready to share because it was super sweet and I think…
Milk Chocolate Bundt Cake Glazed with Milk Chocolate Ganache: Baking With Sammy & Amelia
I’ve never experienced such a dichotomy between the subject of my post and trying to write the post. I don’t know why this did not photograph well, but words cannot express how delicious this was. It was gorgeous and delectable in person and looked kinda purple on film.
Peanut Butter Bean and Veggie Stew
Fall weather is here! I love fall, it is my favorite season. I love fall food: soups, stews, braises, I am a huge college football fan (Go Maize & Blue!), I would live in jeans year round if I could, and