I have been reading about these delightful almond cookies for a long time on many food blogs. They always looked amazing, but I had never had the opportunity to try them. I mean, how awesome are meringue and almond shells with their soft middle sandwiching sweet buttercream or chocolaty ganache. However, macarons have always terrified me to make. They … Read More
Peanut Butter Cookies
Soft and chewy peanut butter cookies studded with peanut butter chips for extra peanut butter flavor. Perfect when dunked in a tall glass of milk! I used to make these cookies so often when I was in high school that I had the recipe memorized. They are whipped up in one bowl in about 15 minutes. No mixer required. No … Read More
I am Thankful For…
I am so thankful for my family, my friends, and my fur kids. I am a lucky girl.
Eggs
My girls have finally blessed me with some beautiful fresh, homegrown eggs. Right now they are a little small yet to use much for baking, but I guess that is what a kitchen scale is for.
Disasters and frustrations
I tried my hand at some French macarons this weekend. They were a total disaster. So much of a disaster, I do not have a photo. There was no foot. They turned brown. Terrible. This is Tornado. He is the other sort of beast that I enjoy wrangling. I have had him for ten years through much good and bad. … Read More
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Of all of the comfort foods in this world, my absolute favorite is a chocolate chip cookie. It is the first recipe I learned to make. It is my go-to recipe when I need to bring a dessert to a friend’s house. When I am craving something sweet, a scoop of chocolate chip cookie dough cures it every time. These … Read More