If you asked me a year ago, or even a few months ago, what my favorite cookies are, I would have said, “chocolate chip.” Without a second thought. The classic chocolate chip will still hold a special place in my heart but it’s going to have to make some room for some (surprising) new favorites. … Continue reading »
I’ve hit a roadblock on my way to completing my Baked Elements book. A few nights ago I was flipping through in search of my next baking project. I had no luck but it was probably my fault. I was being narrow-minded. After those orange muffins, I was craving something else like it for breakfast the following … Continue reading »
As I was closing out my last post, emphasizing the importance of the people in your life over the food or whatever else your passion may be, I found myself reflecting on the tragic Boston Marathon bombings and the events that have transpired since. So, even though it’s completed unrelated to my baking blog, I … Continue reading »
Last weekend was an orange-zesting- filled one. One orange zested on Friday for orange buttermilk muffins, the second on Saturday for a light and delicious orange almond cheesecake, and the third on Sunday evening for another batch of the muffins. Yes, the whole batch was gone after two days, which is why I had to … Continue reading »
I don’t normally review desserts other than the ones I’ve made myself but this one calls for an exception to be made. Because this is the story of a life-changing doughnut. Side note: One of my biggest pet peeves is when people mistakenly think “donuts” is how you actually spell doughnuts. Just because Dunkin’ Donuts … Continue reading »
Easter weekend was crazy. I started baking since the minute I woke up on Saturday and continued up until (and after) guests arrived. I think I’m still unwinding from it all. So here’s a quick recap. Easter morning, after a delicious ham, egg, and cheese sandwich, also known as a Super Duper in this household, … Continue reading »
My friend Zack’s birthday was this past Thursday and our close circle of four went out and celebrated on Monday, which on top of everything else meant an excuse to bake things! So I texted Zack Sunday asking what he likes. “Anything.” Okay, that doesn’t help me narrow down the options. So I asked if … Continue reading »
This dessert and I have a complicated relationship already. We’ve only seen each other once but already, there are so many strong feelings—both of love and of hate. I love the way it tastes but hate the way it bakes. It took up my whole Saturday, and those are not days to be wasted on … Continue reading »
As the previously stated, St. Patrick’s Day was a busy baking day—two different loaves of Irish soda bread for one feast with the intention of finding the winner. Since the rest of my family was only anxious for the American Irish soda bread (somehow with very little interest in a bread created with the bare … Continue reading »
St. Patrick’s Day is fast-approaching and with it comes the traditional feast of corned beef, cabbage, and potatoes, followed by Irish soda bread. But don’t call it traditional. I am currently searching for the perfect Irish soda bread to make this Sunday and, since I’ve never made one before, I started doing some research to … Continue reading »
