Oh boy, do I have a treat for you all today. Imagine a decadent chocolate chip cookie, perfectly soft and delicious. The chocolate chips are super chocolatey, the texture is rich and comforting, and oh yeah, it’s as big as a pie. Now imagine that that deep dish cookie pie has no flour, eggs,...
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So um, in the interest of not burying the lede or anything, but these are some seriously BOMB cookies that are about to rock your world. Let’s talk about all the amazing things going on here: peanut butter, sea salt, chocolate chips, and BROWN BUTTER. Brown butter, huh? The same stuff I used to...
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I always get hesitant using terms like “best-ever” when it comes to cookies, because as always, your mileage may vary. While I like a chewy, dense cookie that’s loaded with semisweet chocolate chips, my fiance prefers his with the absolute bare minimum of chips that still qualifies them for the name, “chocolate chip cookies”....
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What is it about red velvet cakes that make people go crazy? Is it the vivid red color? The hint of cocoa taste? The luscious cream cheese frosting? Oh right, that’s it- all of the above! You may remember my first attempt at red velvet whoopie pies from last year. While delicious, I felt...
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There are times in your life where you have to make decisions- ya know, pick a side. Democrat, or Republican? iPhone, or Android? Biggie, or Tupac? Yankees, or Mets? Even though I know exactly where I stand on a lot of issues, there’s one decision that always gives me pause. One that really makes...
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Let me tell you about a funny little website that is changing the way I get inspired to get creative in the kitchen, my closet, and around the house. You’ve probably already sick of hearing how freakin awesome this site is, but it’s about time I addressed it- I love Pinterest. My coworker Bec...
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I swear, there’s a reason I’ve been so bad about posting these last few months- and it actually has to do with me being very busy in the kitchen. You see, in January, I started an online bakery with my friend and now business partner, Anya, of Another GF Blog! We have been working...
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The key to perfect meals in my opinion, whether you’re serving something self-contained like soup or casserole, or something more complex like a full dish with sides, is juxtaposing complementary flavors and textures. Sweet with sour, crunchy with chewy, savory with just a hint of tart. Case in point- these luscious pumpkiny clouds with...
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Isn’t it weird how certain aromas and smells instantly transport you to a specific time and place? Growing up, my grandmother always made these classic, chewy, rich peanut butter cookies topped with a perfect chocolate garnish, each year for Christmas time. When I made these in my own kitchen, it was like being teleported...
Read more →Nothing is quite as whimsical and visually delicious as red velvet cake. I’m not sure why, but something about that bright, vivid red batter and the delicious, not-too-sweet chocolate undertones that dance on your tongue when you take the first bite always get me excited to attack a slice with my fork. Recently, Starbucks...
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