Pssst.. wanna know a secret? I love cake. Like.. I really, really, really love cake. Having sampled a countless number of them (I have worked in the wedding industry for over 7 years, you know) in my lifetime, I admit to being a bit of a snob about texture and flavor. To me, a… read more »
Ah. The chocolate chip cookie. The most basic of baked sweets, and arguably a universally loved treat. The search for the “perfect” chocolate chip cookie is a journey that most bakers take, but what exactly defines a perfect cookie? There are big, puffy cookies with a light, cake-like texture inside. Or how about a… read more »
Psst.. I have a confession. I do not have a strong track record with making food that is.. pretty. It’s something that I’ve desperately wanted to learn for many years, but each attempt has ended with a disappointing result. Last weekend, I decided it was time to try again. I planned to attempt some decorated… read more »
I knew that if I had a snowball’s chance in heck of attempting a batch of perfect meringue cookies, I would have to do it soon. In East TN, the oppressive summer humidity is knocking on our door, ready to blanket all of us in a permanent layer of sweat until October. And the meringues?… read more »
Koulourakia are a traditional dessert cookie eaten on Easter Sunday in Greece. They are characterized by a butter cookie base, egg glaze, and a little surprise – a sprinkle of sesame seeds on top! The cookies are usually hand-shaped into rings, braids, or the one shown in the photo above, a “twisted snake”. The snake… read more »
I dunno about where you guys live, but around here, it’s impossible to find buttermilk in small containers. Since I don’t regularly use buttermilk, most of the carton ends up sitting on the bottom shelf of my fridge, all by its lonesome, until it becomes funky and I toss it out with the Thursday trash… read more »
I have a new love of cardamom, and I can’t stop looking up new recipes that use this delicious and unique spice. These little cookies are the perfect bite-sized complement to a cup of steaming hot tea. Add a plush couch and a good book to the mix, and you’ve got yourself the beginnings of… read more »
Who doesn’t love a homemade cupcake? Those perfectly-sized bombs of delectable goodness come in every variety under the rainbow, and I love trying new ones! I whipped up a small batch of these puppies for dessert after our Valentine’s Day dinner yesterday, and I wanted to share the recipe with all of you! *side note:… read more »
Snickerdoodles Take a sugar cookie, slap some cinnamon on that puppy, and you’ve got a snickerdoodle! The slightly crispy, slightly caramelized crunch that the layer of cinnamon sugar adds a little somethin’ somethin’ and makes these one of my favorite childhood treats. What You’ll Need: – 1 cup shortening – 1.5 cups white sugar -… read more »
