Things I love: Ice Cream, Espresso, Hazelnut Liqueur and Chocolate (okay…chocolate is unpictured but after one bite was added.) It all started with some premium vanilla ice cream, a cookie scoop and a dream. I took about 3 scoops of vanilla ice cream and placed them in the center of a shallow bowl. I returned [...]
Who wouldn’t want a little cake and tea in the afternoon? Citrus Madeleines That’s what I thought. I’ve been eying a Madeleine tin for a very long time. These petite treats always capture my attention at the Starbucks counter. They are the perfect size and shape for a coffee or tea accompaniment. I’ve never made [...]
For weeks and weeks I have been dreaming about making Masala Chai Pots De Creme. I tried this spicy chai as a latte with almond milk at my tea bar, and knew it would blend beautifully with rich chocolate and creme. The perfect dessert for Valentine’s Day . Sitting in a ramekin, and topped with [...]
A few days ago my co-worker and I had a discussion about peanut butter. The following sentence flew our of my mouth: “No one can say no to peanut butter, if you take one bite you just HAVE to go back for more!” Hi, my name is Nora and I am addicted to peanut butter. [...]
I taste tested about 6-8 of these before deciding they were more crisp than chewy. I love big soft cookies, however; this kind of cookie is my favorite with cup of tea. Or for milk dunking purposes . Homemade cookies are comforting and make for the best air freshener. I really should do a baked [...]
I’m not the biggest chocolate cookie fan, however; to round out my 12-days of cookies, I needed to have at least one on the list. The traditional Crinkle or Crackle cookie was the first to come to mind. I love mint with rich chocolate so I flavored mine to create Mint Chocolate Crinkles.I was shocked [...]
Memory: After a long day of 3rd grade classes, a little girl wrapped herself in a coat that was too large for her petite frame and secured a raspberry beret to her short blond hair. A true sign that even at a young age, she belonged in France. She merrily skipped onto a big yellow [...]
I would say about 99% of every thing I make is influenced by my dad. When I struggle to find inspiration in the kitchen, my thoughts turn to “What would dad like?” and my problem is solved. Over the weekend, I wanted to make 2 new cookies before heading back to my apartment for another [...]
I often wake up thinking, “I wish I could stay in my pajamas all day and bake.” If I didn’t have a guilt complex, I would probably play hooky JUST to bake all day long. The weekends are the perfect excuse to accomplish these goals. Yesterday I ate good food and drank wine all day [...]
Peanut butter and jelly. My two best friends. Why not make it in cookie form? It is National Peanut Butter Lover’s Month after all! I can’t think of a better way to end my day than with a little PB&J.Peanut Butter and Jelly Thumbprint Cookies1/2 cup rolled oats, 1/2 cup vanilla soy milk, 1/2 cup [...]
