So my mom finally wrote down her chocolate chip cookie recipe. If you remember, she's not great at measurements. She doesn't understand that baking is science. In fact, she scoffed when I told her. In her defense, the cookies always turn out perfect. I figured her baking skills are genetic, so my version of these… Continue reading Salted Chocolate Chip Cookies
Tag: Baking
Butterfinger Cheesecake
I am exhausted. I went to the grocery store the other day, and had all this baking shit to buy. The shopping basket was overflowing. I got half way through my shopping, and decided I couldn't carrying anything else, so I went home. Does that ever happen to you? Like, I just no longer had the… Continue reading Butterfinger Cheesecake
Sugar Cookies and Christmastime
The Christmas season is usually one of my favorite times of the year. It's not too cold out yet, and there is usually a light layer of fluffy white snow, covering all the ugly, brown plants. I love the cozy nights indoors, drinking hot chocolate, and watching Elf. It's basically an introvert's dream - I'm pretty much… Continue reading Sugar Cookies and Christmastime
Pumpkin Cake with Maple Icing
I'm out of control with my pumpkin spice lattes. Seriously. I need an intervention. With the exception of pumpkin flavoring, I'm not embracing fall at all. In fact, I got a pedicure yesterday, because I intend to keep wearing flip flops until the snow flies. Firm denial. Plus, I have a new adorable paw print… Continue reading Pumpkin Cake with Maple Icing
Classic Brownies
I'm still recovering from my yoga class this evening. It was intense. All my limbs are wobbly... that's normal, right? I definitely deserve some brownies. Problem is... I made these for a friend. So I bought some ice cream to make myself feel better. It worked. I'm not sorry. I need to get in better… Continue reading Classic Brownies