"Oh I'd never put my elbows on the table" – Mary Berry
Yum These should really be called “Chocolate Chunk Peanut Butter Pretzel Cookies,” but that’s quite a mouthful, and is not GREAT for google searches. So, “Peanut Butter Pretzel Cookies” it is, and the chocolate chunks can just be a pleasant surprise! Read on for the easy recipe for these treats and a little reflection on […]
Yum I love brunch. I really do. I am in a book club with several of my friends, and we frequently schedule our meetings as a brunch….or rather, we use book club as an excuse to have carbs and mimosas. These blueberry rumchata muffins are the perfect item for a boozy brunch. Packed with juicy […]
Yum I know. So cute, right? Like a cupcake only…smaller. I made these little guys for my choir family, and I must say I think they were a hit. These peanut butter chocolate chip cupcakes have tender chocolate chip sponge, and are topped with creamy peanut butter frosting. Pour yourself a glass of milk, because […]
Yum If there’s a better taste than a fresh summer peach, I don’t know what it is. Seriously. They’re so good. I love peaches, and I always have. So, I decided to dedicate this volume of my Boozy Bakes series to the most delicious summer fruit: the peach. These peach cupcakes have some seriously delicious […]
Yum Is there a better combination than chocolate and banana? I have vivid memories of buying frozen bananas dipped in chocolate at Cedar Point when I was a kid, and I thought they were SO FANCY. This Chocolate Chip Banana Cake is an homage to that treat. ALSO, there’s fruit in the layers AND in […]
Yum When I announced I was bringing Grasshopper Cupcakes to my rehearsal on Monday, the initial reception was mixed. One person asked if they were based on cookies….what? No. (I have since learned that there is a grasshopper cookie.) Another friend asked what exactly made them “grasshoppery,” subtly asking me if there were insect parts […]
Yum This Goat Cheese Prosciutto Bread Twist is a delicious combination of some of my favorite flavors. Enriched brioche dough (butter), prosciutto, chopped walnuts, figs, and of course, the ultimate answer to making any meal delicious: CHEESE. Why are all of my favorite foods so high calorie? Not interested in this list of all of […]
Yum In today’s edition of the Boozy Bakes Series (number 12!), I explore a cocktail suggested by my friend Angela: the Sangria. The result is these simple blackberry sangria crumble bars! My mom and I love a good sangria, but it did pose a challenge when I started considering how to incorporate that flavor profile […]
Yum Oh, caramel. My old enemy. Once again, I have been defeated. Fear not, I have just included dulce de leche in its place in this recipe, but nothing makes me feel more frustrated than seeing a beautiful golden brown caramel CRYSTALLIZE into little grainy clusters. Caramel is evil, and I feel like it consciously […]
Yum This has been an amazing week. I’ve been teaching all week at my new school for a vocal arts camp, and I can already tell this huge terrifying life change is going to be good. It makes me feel as though an enormous weight has been lifted off of my shoulders, and I can’t […]