chocolate
I’ve been seeing the book Baked: New Frontiers in Baking praised all over the web. Any book by a bakery whose signature cake is called “Sweet and Salty Cake” was a book I had to have. Needless to say, I was very excited when my copy came and immediately read through the entire book. I am itching […]
Almond butter was my new favorite discovery last Passover. Spread on matzah with a sprinkle of cinnamon and a drizzle of honey it was a breakfast/snack truly worth savoring. This year I decided to take the almond butter to the next level with these almond thumbprint cookies. These cookies are absolutely wonderful. Not only are […]
A couple of months ago in Desserts Magazine I saw this recipe for flourless cookies. With the following description “Their crackled surface gives them an elegant look, and because they are so easy and take barely any time to make, they are perfect for last minute entertaining” I immediately bookmarked them as a must try […]
One of the best things about the holiday season is that peppermint, one of my all time favorite flavors, suddenly becomes ubiquitous. Instead of being relegated to peppermint patties and the occasional girl scout cookie it becomes a coffee shop staple, right there next to the lattes. I try to resist, because really, I do not need the […]
I have to admit I am not usually a huge fan of buttercream frostings, even when they are dairy. I tend to prefer things like ganache and cream cheese frostings which pack more flavor with less sweetness. However, some kinds of cakes really do need the sweet fluffiness of a good buttercream icing. When that is the […]
World Peace Cookies, that is. I had been eyeing this recipe in Dorie Greenspan’s book for quite some time, and the holiday of sukkot seemed like the perfect excuse. Since the cookies were made (and eaten) on the holiday, I didn’t get any pictures so I am posting a gratuitous picture of my little one’s participation in […]
