chocolate
sugar (and guilt) free: double chocolate brownies
February 28th, 2013
You’re welcome. In doing my research on sugar alternatives, I had my eyes opened wide about the differences in processed vs. “natural” sugar. That there is virtually no difference at all, and you are often being completely misled when you buy products labeled with the ingredient “cane juice”. If you are interested, here’s a great [...]
101: ganache
February 9th, 2013
Ganache is, hands down, THE multi-tasker in the kitchen. With just a few ingredients, minimal time and zero special equipment, you’ve got the base for (are you ready?) THREE different recipes – a glaze, a frosting or some heavenly truffles. I made the truffles. Can you say “Valentine’s Day”?
celebrate, good times
May 2nd, 2012
Last weekend was one for celebrations. On Friday afternoon Mike came home from an almost 2-week business trip (yay!!!). Noah really missed him, and would every so often stop what he was doing to look up at him and just smile and stare, as if to say, “You’re really back!”. So cute. On Saturday I attended [...]
holiday baking: chocolate espresso cookies
December 14th, 2011
Remember these from last week? As promised, here’s the recipe, and it’s my personal favorite. These chocolate espresso slices are the cool kid of the holiday cookie bunch. They are crispy-chewy in texture and the deep brown color is most elegant. The espresso lends a sophisticated note, and make these cookies the obvious choice for the [...]
chocolate chip scones
April 26th, 2011
I know, I know. I JUST wrote about scones, like, a month ago. Did I really think we needed another scone recipe? Yes, we do. If it’s THIS scone recipe. In addition to s’mores bars, Chelsea also wanted to make these scones while she was home for spring break. I couldn’t say no as she looks [...]
matzoh crack
April 16th, 2011
-ERS, people. Matzoh crack-ERS………… This recipe appeared at Passover several years ago, courtesy of my cousin Amy. We collectively pounced on the tray, declared, “this is a KEEPER” and it’s been a Seder staple ever since. In an on-line search for this recipe, I’ve seen it referred to by various names – “matzoh crunch”, “chocolate matzoh brittle” and “chocolate [...]
s’mores bars
April 10th, 2011
I can always tell when it’s getting close to the time for Chelsea to come home because I start getting e-mails with links to sites like this. And this. Chelsea loves to bake when she’s home. She has a knack for picking recipes that are completely irresistible, and before I know what’s hit me, I’m running to the store to buy [...]
dark chocolate hot cocoa ice pops
February 20th, 2011
Valentine’s Day has always been a big deal in our house – presents, sweet treats and a special meal. And cards of course – hand made from the time the kids were old enough to wield a crayon. This year was no exception – we skyped with Chelsea in the afternoon so that we could [...]
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