(Mocha laquer of yumminess.) There’s nothing I love more than fresh banana bread with walnuts in it. I also love that everybody has their own variation on it and everyone has their own idea of what “real banana bread” is. One of my previous roomies, Dee, used to make banana bread with a coconut sugar glaze on it; I’ve made banana bread muffins from Better Homes and Gardens that were super moist; … [Read more...]
Carrot Cake Cookies
(Carrot Cake Cookies!)My mom and I were driving over to get lunch at our favorite sushi place in Highland Park when I noticed that the Borders book store had a going-out-of-business sign. My mind immediately clicked into action, trying to remember the names of books and cookbooks that are on my list (You know? The list? The running list of all the books you’re going to buy as soon as you find … [Read more...]
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Well I have tackled an Irish tradition, put a bit of a hillbilly spin on it, and created a successful dessert night at home. I've had this recipe bookmarked in my cookbooks for quite some time now, but haven't had the time or resources to attempt it. I was watching the Today Show and an Irish chef was showing off some recipes from his restaurant, and finished by showing a giant platter of his … [Read more...]
The Cake Stands Alone
I recently bought a new cookbook for three reasons:1. The picture of coconut macaroons is beautiful2. There is a recipe for cupcakes that uses Bailey's Irish Cream and Guinness beer... need I say more?3. Almost every cake in the book have no frostingI am a frosting girl to the core. I've always been the one who wants the corner piece of cake because it has more frosting, and I always scrape the … [Read more...]
Cake for one, please
(cookin in the wave)Have you ever sat at home thinking: "Why has nobody dropped off a cake at my house today? Does nobody like me? I just want some cake!"Well, you're welcome! No, I'm not bringing cake over, but I am helping you get a piece of cake super fast. I've finally caught onto the single-serving, microwave cake wave...This is so weird, first off. It is so odd to be mixing batter and to … [Read more...]
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