Easy Gluten-Free Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Posted on March 12, 2012
Today is my last Monday. And if feels incredible. Ever since I gave my two-weeks notice at work, that heavy feeling that has haunted me for so many Sunday nights and Monday mornings over the past several months has been gone. No more anxieties about what crazy work politics or project stresses might come up…
Simple Vanilla Cupcakes with Chocolate Cream Cheese Icing and a Joy the Baker Book Review
Posted on March 7, 2012
This week in the series of Joy the Baker spotlight and cook-off posts we were asked to write a review of the full cookbook. And to be honest, I only have positive things to say. The Joy the Baker Cookbook has all of the elements that make me love a cookbook: Beautiful colorful photos for EVERY…
Chocolate Stout Celebration Cake
Posted on March 5, 2012
Rich chocolate stout cake with coffee swiss meringue buttercream on the inside and mocha buttercream on the outside! A special cake for life's special occassions and celebrations. Ever since Thursday’s announcements, I’ve felt a huge sense of relief. Now that you know about Keep It Sweet Desserts, I can be a lot more open about what is going on in my…
Oreo Crusted Brownie Pie with Cream Cheese Icing
Posted on March 2, 2012
First of all, thank you for the amazing notes of support regarding my news! I am still overwhelmed by the feedback. Now onto deliciousness:-) I dreamt up this dessert a few weeks before I finally had the chance to make it. Really I just thought about a few things I really like: Oreo crust- always…
Keep It Sweet Desserts
Posted on March 1, 2012
A few years ago, I think maybe in college, I sat down with my husband, Matt (then boyfriend), and said, "I am a waste of space. I have no talents, no real hobbies... I'm directionless." It was a recurring thought I had. So many of my friends can play instruments, sing, write, act, play sports...…
Brown Butter Blueberry Muffins
Posted on February 28, 2012
So despite some unnecessarily stressful back and forth that has been going on in my life, I’m still set to share my news with you on Thursday. Part of me is SO excited, but the rest of me is still nervous/terrified/anxious. I know some of you are eager to know what my news is, but…
Meyer Lemon Shortbread Bars
Posted on February 26, 2012
By now you have probably seen a fair share of meyer lemon recipes. It’s like meyer lemons are the new salted caramel lemon*. Since I’m so picky when it comes to lemon desserts, I have to get really excited about an idea or recipe before trying it. Well, it just so happens that a few…
Chewy No-Bake “Thin Mint” Bars
Posted on February 23, 2012
Sometimes I have a million recipe ideas going through my head at a time and can’t get into the kitchen fast enough. And sometimes I have baker’s block. Every cookie or brownie variation will feel overdone and the creative section of my brain goes into freeze mode. Sometimes I really get stuck and just need…
Whole Wheat Honey & Goat Cheese Drop Biscuits
Posted on February 22, 2012
Growing up, we didn't eat a lot of fast food, but I do remember a few occasions when my dad would pick up KFC on his way home from work. The thing is, I don't remember anything about those meals except for the biscuits. Buttery, flakey and light... they were so good. It has been…
Heath Bar Blondies with Brown Butter Frosting
Posted on February 20, 2012
Did you know that brown butter smells like heaven? Yup, it pretty much does. But then again, so do fresh baked cookies, the combination of melted butter and chocolate, and homemade caramel. Matt referred to our apartment as a fudgery recently, and although I don’t actually make fudge, the meaning behind his comment was true. …
