In addition to my many geeky hobbies (anime, video games, comics, etc.), I also enjoy cooking and baking. Whether or not I’m great at it is up for debate, but I definitely enjoy it. So what better way to pursue my love of cooking than by exploring new and interesting avenues therein? From that sentiment […]
Another summer is winding down, which means those of us lucky enough to live close to orchards have access to delicious peaches.
That’s right, you heard me: POOP.
On a recent trip to HomeGoods, where I bought every attractive thing in my home at bargain prices, I picked up a teeny-tiny jar of saffron threads. I’ve never eaten anything with saffron in it, but for $3, I figured I should try it at least once.
Giant cookies filled with chocolate, nuts, and coconut? Y’all, this is my favorite cookie recipe of all time. I found it in one of my parents’ cookbooks sometime in high school and it is just SO good. Alas, I have no idea which one; it’s been… a while and Google was less than forthcoming; I had […]
Okay, so this was less adventurous and more experimental. I had milk that needed using up, I wanted something that was okay for Little Juniper, and whatever I made, I wanted it to be quick and simple.
With my sea creature-loving son turning six earlier this month, I had to show him the recipe I’d stumbled upon in my Pinterest travels: Sharknado Cupcakes. He laughed, and immediately requested that I make them for his classroom treat.
My darling Juniper Junior was desperate to bake and I had bananas in desperate need of being used. And so I found myself in the sweltering 21°C heat with the tumble dryer tumbling and the oven on, too, just for good measure. To say the least, it’s hot in here.
I know, I know, the New Yorkers reading this are laughing at me and thinking, “Why in the world would I want to make bagels at home when I can get fresh bagels at half a dozen places within a couple block radius of my house?” To you I say, “Stop flaunting your bagel privilege! […]
Christmas is my favorite time of year. I take that back, the holidays are my favorite time of year. People, food, giving, love, sharing, talking, it all makes me happy. One of my favorite things is the baking.
So it’s Monday, and you’re planning on unwinding after work. You might just need something sweet and sassy to get you through the evening, and do I have the treat for you.
I needed to eat something with peanut butter in it, but it needed to be fancier than peanut butter on toast. I decided on a peanut butter cookie.
Ah, August. In the northeast U.S., we’ve reached high zucchini season.You’ve probably been given at least one that is the size of a small child by a well-meaning neighbor or coworker (or maybe that’s just me?). By now, you’ve had it sauteed, grilled, diced in sauce, buttered, and still have enough left over to feed […]
My favorite memories of my mom are the times we’d spend all day baking. One of our favorite recipes is after the cut.
When I’m stressed out, I bake. My repertoire consists of exactly two goods: banana muffins (slightly updated recipe from my mom’s circa-1970’s cookbook) and chocolate chip cookies (back of the Trader Joe’s chocolate chip bag, slightly updated from Nestle). I have my limits, sure. But it’s hard to dispute this form of coping. It’s cheaper […]