My husband and I were supposed to head to Boston for a long weekend, but the weather has nixed our plans… With all of the snowing and blowing outside my window, it’s hard to believe that bake sale season is just around the corner. In fact, as many of you know, planning for the first [...]
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Thanks a Bunch (Vanilla Bean Sugar Cookies)
Who would have known that giving away decorated cookies would turn into a minor baking crisis? It’s not like I’ve never made cookies before… Far from it!
If you read my blog (or follow me on Twitter), you have probably figured out that I’m not a chef. I haven’t had any formal culinary training, and most [...]
Friday Favorites – Episode 43
I have to admit that I’ve been feeling like I’m in a bit of a blogging slump again lately. I seem to have lost some steam since my trip to NYC. As a result, I’m not feeling especially “wordy” as I write this week’s Friday Favorites. So, let’s get right down to business…
The first order of [...]
Oatmeal Cookie Sandwiches
As soon as I picked up a copy of the King Arthur Flour Whole Grain Baking Cookbook, I knew I had to try the Chewy Oatmeal Decorating Cookies recipe. I love to make rolled cutout cookies, but had never tried a recipe with oatmeal. So, with Valentine’s Day coming up, I decided to make some [...]
Friday Favorites – World Nutella Day Edition (Episode 41)
Today’s Friday Favorites are a bit different for one very important reason… Today is the 4th annual World Nutella Day!
You all know that I am a Nutella fan (and that I love participating in the Nutella Challenge). So, you know I couldn’t resist participating in World Nutella Day, which is hosted by Ms. Adventures in [...]
Gingerbread Cookies… My Favorite!
For me, it’s just not Christmas without gingerbread cookies… Don’t get me wrong – all of the other cookies are great, but they just aren’t the same!
I’ve been making the same gingerbread recipe since I was a kid and I made these with my mom. They puff up beautifully, making cookies that are soft and great [...]
