Most desserts are delicious year round, but some are extra friendly in certain seasons, such as fruit desserts in the summertime. Is there any more joyful food? This Lemon Poppy Seed Cake is one of my favorite dessert recipes: it’s delicious, easy to make, and easy to bring along somewhere to share. The sour cream brings… Continue reading Lemon Poppy Seed Cake
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English Currant Scones
Until my first trip to England in 2013, I had never eaten a proper scone. I suspect many Americans haven’t, until they go to the UK. There must be places in the States making proper scones, but all I ever seem to find is the large, dry, triangle shaped scones, served plain, that are underwhelming… Continue reading English Currant Scones
Dark-Chocolate Spelt Brownies
I have a confession. I like the taste of boxed mix brownies better than any homemade brownie I’ve ever eaten. Plain old milk or dark chocolate brownies out of a box, quickly mixed with water, oil and eggs and thrown into the oven. Easy and delicious. As a baker who loves making things fully from… Continue reading Dark-Chocolate Spelt Brownies
Brown Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies & Thankfulness
Last year I posted my favorite Apple Pie recipe on Thanksgiving, as well as a list of some of the small things in life that I’m thankful for. Looking back at that post, after a year mostly spent away from home and on the road, I am thankful that the amazing adventures I went on… Continue reading Brown Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies & Thankfulness
Chewy Molasses Cookies
I have tried many molasses cookie recipes, and I have always wound up disappointed. They are either too cakey, or they don’t have the best flavor. This recipe changed the game. Finally, I’ve found a recipe that makes molasses cookies that are crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, and delicious. They are… Continue reading Chewy Molasses Cookies
Being thankful, being present, and Apple Pie
Thanksgiving week. Is there anything more overwhelming than opening up a new post with the intention of writing about things that you’re grateful for? The list is never-ending. I’m so fortunate and thankful for my friends, my family, my job, good health, and to be living in the city that I love. This year I’ve… Continue reading Being thankful, being present, and Apple Pie
Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
Let’s do a full disclosure right off the bat here, shall we? I’m obsessed with Pumpkin Whoopie Pies. I first had one in Washington DC in early October at a really cute cafe that Josh and I stopped in to get me a coffee fix. That was a Saturday afternoon. I spent all of that… Continue reading Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
Devil’s Food Cupcakes
My favorite cupcakes are chocolate cupcakes with vanilla icing. I love the deep chocolate flavor in the cake, balanced by creamy vanilla frosting. But despite it being my go-to cupcake at bakeries, I had never tried to make them myself. This week I wanted to make Harry Potter themed treats to bring into work to… Continue reading Devil’s Food Cupcakes
Cream Cheese Chocolate Cupcakes
I found this recipe while looking through some older posts from How About Orange. They looked so good that I had to try them right away. I made them a few Sundays ago, and brought them into work the next day. They were a big hit. The cupcakes are delicious and don’t take very long… Continue reading Cream Cheese Chocolate Cupcakes
Cream Cheese Frosting
I’ve tried two different recipes for Cream Cheese Frosting on my Red Velvet Cupcakes, and I prefer the recipe from Magnolia’s. It’s a bit sweeter without being overly sweet. It has the added bonus of not having sour cream as an ingredient, so that’s one less thing to buy. We nearly always have sour cream… Continue reading Cream Cheese Frosting