I love nut butters, of all kinds, but especially homemade cashew butter. Delicious on toast, in smoothies, in baked goods. Or even by the spoon. I’ve got several jars in my pantry right now — some made of almonds and coconut, and one that even has chocolate and crisped rice. There are lots of ways [...]
Tahini date caramel bites. What?! I’m usually not a fan of healthy sweets — I’d rather have a small amount of real sugar, butter, and cream. I stay away from low-fat and low-sugar foods because they don’t taste as good as the real stuff. Luckily, these tahini date caramel bites taste like real stuff. Even [...]
I never knew homemade coffee sugar was a thing. I was gifted some fancy coffee sugar recently, and even if you don’t put sugar in your coffee, the smell alone is enough to try it a time or two. And while I’m not putting sugar in my coffee everyday, it’s a rare indulgence I can [...]
I try to eat healthy, I really do. But sometimes, on a bitterly cold day when the road is all iced up — and oh yeah, you’re still in the middle of a pandemic — a bowl of oatmeal or a salad just aren’t going to cut it. On those days, a baking project is in order. [...]
I have a strong love for browned butter. Sweet or savory, if there’s butter that has been browned in a skillet involved, I’m probably in. In this case, the browned butter is combined with dark brown sugar, oatmeal, and a little vanilla to produce chewy, nutty, perfectly done cookies that will outshine all others. You [...]
I love making sweet treats that aren’t difficult and don’t leave a bunch of dishes in the sink. Like this super easy, super tasty s’mores bark. It’s so easy that it doesn’t require much in the way of a recipe; you can’t really get it wrong. Toasting the marshmallows is the most difficult part, and [...]
I love a good pound cake. It’s easier to make than a layer cake, and while it may not be as impressive, it certainly can have a bit of flair without a lot of work. Like this recipe, from Christina Tosi at Milk Bar. My favorite is the classic Milk Bar cake, a vanilla layer [...]
I love quick breads. They’re easy to make, no mixer required. And, they’re often better the next day or two, so you can make one on the weekend and have a tasty treat on hand for the next few days or so. I know it’s not officially fall or anything just yet — and the weather [...]
I learned how to make the perfect pie crust working at a local bakery. There’s nothing special about it — just butter and flour — but it always turns out perfectly flaky and tender. It’s usually my go-to pie crust. I still make it, but I usually like to add something that will pair well with the specific [...]
I bought some butterscotch pudding cups a few weeks ago because someone recommended them. Low and calories and super tasty I think were her exact words. Well, they certainly were low calorie. Super tasty? That’s a stretch. But after I ate some, I got it in my head that I had to have the real thing, [...]
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