This place has been dessert central lately. Don’t fret, I have not given up my beef braising, curry paste pounding, bean cooking ways. But this has been a hell of a winter for germs, and as long time readers know, I am the original germ magnet. Why is that relevant? Because baking is fun, relaxing,…
A Review of Marshmallow Madness: Kahlua & Cream Marshmallows
Sometimes you get offered a book to review that you are really excited to try cooking or baking from–but just not that time of year. I am extremely moody when it comes to the seasons and food. I don’t like gingersnaps in the spring or summer. I used to refuse to eat Indian curries in…
Espresso Hazelnut Lace Cookies
I am so sorry I did not get this post to you in time for Christmas cookies. I made the plain hazelnut version with my mom, sent two thirds home with her (she and my dad love these cookies) and I kept one third, figuring I would photograph them in a day or two.
Espresso Chocolate Chip Mandelbrot
The sad truth is that I have published this recipe before. The even sadder truth is that I published it without photos, and that has bothered me so much to this day that I finally could not stand it any more, and decided to re-publish it. Since I have made these cookies every single Christmas…
Be A Good Cookie! Meringue Cookie Flavors for the Holidays and Cookies for Kids’ Cancer
I had a very hard time writing this post. Striking the right tone seems important, yet it is eluding me.
Sesame Street Whole Wheat Brownies with a Minty Mocha Twist: Baking with Sammy
Both of my kids love to eat and are interested in baking and cooking. But only one of my kids is riveted by food porn, by the visual display of baking and cooking, whether through my pictures, cooking shows, or cookbooks.
Small Town Tiramisu
I learned 2 things while making this tiramisu, my first ever traditional tiramisu. First, truly authentic tiramisu calls for some ingredients that are a pain in the butt to find in small towns. Second, I suspect restaurants have been making inauthentic tiramisu for forever, because my tiramisu tasted spot on for what I have been…
Irish Coffee Heart Crunchies
I rarely make coffee flavored desserts even though they are one of my favorites because John is not a fan. I’ve never liked drinking straight coffee–but mochas and all other things sweet that can be made with coffee are right up my alley. So I was naturally intrigued by these cookies from the year 1980…
Creamy Cappuccino Marshmallows
Creamy Cappuccino Marshmallows are the best marshmallows I have ever tried for eating out of hand. They are a perfect festive treat to add to your holiday cookie tins! [Note: I updated the photos in December 2016.] I would not normally post such a similar recipe so close to the previous similar recipe. This is…