For my third installment of Christmas Cookie Extravaganza, I decided to do something different: I dug deep into my kitchen drawers and pulled out a Christmas-themed cookie cutter. And surprise, surprise, I decided to try yet another recipe from Gesine. She is doing her own Christmas cookie extravaganza, but cleverly calls it Cookiemas. And she made… Read More Christmas Cookie Extravaganza, Part III: Pistachio Meringues
I recently finished reading Gesine Bullock-Prado’s adorable memoir My Life from Scratch: A Sweet Journey of Starting Over, One Cake at a Time. It is a nice read that I highly recommend. Gesine includes several recipes in her memoir, all of which I want to try. Gesine and I (yes, we’re on a first name basis … … Read More Christmas Cookie Extravaganza, Part II: Starry Starry Nights
It’s officially December, which means it’s Christmas time, which means … it’s cookie season! And I am declaring a Christmas Cookie Extravaganza! You will see a few cookie recipes here in the weeks to come. Get excited! Of all the things I bake, cookies are probably my favorite. They are relatively low-maintenance and always make… Read More Christmas Cookie Extravaganza, Part I: Chewy Ginger Cookies
My focus of late has been getting this blog off the ground. I’ve been spending my time compiling lists of recipes I want to try, recipes that I enjoy making on a semi-regular basis, etc. This task, however, has suddenly taken a back seat to a charity event that is only a few days away, and that… Read More Chocolate Cherry Biscotti
There is something deliciously comforting about the smell of pumpkin coming from the oven. You feel suddenly warm and cozy, like you are ready for fall to arrive. Those of you who know me well know that I love pumpkin-anything desserts. Pumpkin cakes, pumpkin pies, pumpkin cookies. I eat it all. I have made these… Read More Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies