Category Archives: Saucy, Savory, Salty & Sugary

A Cake Worth 20,000 Leagues

Once upon a time, I bought an Octopus-Shaped Cake Pan… Why, you might ask? Well, because I was having a Sea Creature/Luau Theme-Party. Because, well, why not? So, one bright sunshiny day, I baked a cake that looked very little like an Octopus at first. Then, using a whole slew of blue dye, I workedContinue reading “A Cake Worth 20,000 Leagues”

Sunday Afternoons and Chocolate Chip Cookies

There is something about Sunday afternoons. They are an exquisite blend of relaxation, nostalgia, and productivity. Usually by Sunday afternoon I have already done my weekend cleaning and laundry routine and can dance towards slightly more indulgent (but still handy) pass-times; like baking. My family never did “Sunday Dinners”. . . in fact, Sunday wasContinue reading “Sunday Afternoons and Chocolate Chip Cookies”

Super Bowls (of Veggies)

I was born in New York. I live in Massachusetts. Whatever happens, my team will win tonight. I’m leaving it at that. HOWEVER, in an effort to have no post-bowl regrets, I’m going to be attempting to have a few tasty healthy treats to bring to the superbowl viewing this year. I know it’s beenContinue reading “Super Bowls (of Veggies)”

So (Tirami)Su Me

Maybe it’s the sicillian in my blood, but Tiramisu is my achilles heel when it comes to desserts. I just fall for it every time. For the last few years, I have foregone the mundane pleasure many people find in that timeless birthday tradition of CAKE and, instead, enjoyed some severely sumptuous Tiramisu, courtesy ofContinue reading “So (Tirami)Su Me”

How to Make A Millionaire!

Dorothy Parker, a female writer before female writers were “de jour”, once said, Well, I completely empathize with Dorothy, but sadly I can’t give you the secret to making millions. HOWEVER, I can give you my new favorite recipe for Millionaire Bars that will make you swoon like preteens at a Twilight Premiere. Ingredients toContinue reading “How to Make A Millionaire!”

Mooning over Macarons: Macarooning?

Have you ever tried a macaron? Don’t confuse these with the Macarooooooon. That would be like confusing a cloud with a birds nest; like an Hermes scarf with a Forever 21 bandanna. I am going to attempt to use the meager provisions of vocabulary to describe to you the beauty of the macaron . .Continue reading “Mooning over Macarons: Macarooning?”

A Bark You’ll Want To Bite!

Post-holiday confession: I don’t really like candy-canes.  via I mean, of all the sugar in the world to ingest, they’re at the bottom of the totum poll. I actually would rather have roasted brussel sprouts than candy-canes. . . but there is just something so darned festive about them! I can’t seem to go through aContinue reading “A Bark You’ll Want To Bite!”

Gimme Some SUGAR (Cookies)!

In search of the absolutely perfect, fool-proof, delicious-yet-simple sugar cookie recipe? Believe it or not, this exists. Actually, being realistic, maybe there are several doable recipes out there, but I am writing today to share my mom’s INSANELY good sugar cookie recipe with those of you who might not have one of these in yourContinue reading “Gimme Some SUGAR (Cookies)!”

Good Ideas for Thanksgiving : Part One

This is my first Thanksgiving. Well, not really. I am 24. But this is my first Thanksgiving MEAL preparation, which has left me feeling something like this zebra:  I have made dozens of pies before and I am a prolific stress-baker, so that part is not too bad. . . but a TURKEY??? Somebody handContinue reading “Good Ideas for Thanksgiving : Part One”