(A real pro's macs.)Well I have been busy enjoying what’s left of my vacation by traipsing around Illinois with my mom…and reading books on the couch (I finally got to read “The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo” and loved it). While in Evanston, mom told me that there was a magazine article about a local bakery (Bennison's) which makes macarons. Of course, we had to stop in! So, in the name of … [Read more...]
Some No-Bake Simplicity
(Puppy Chow)In the wake of my successful sourdough efforts, I’ve been resorting to some easier ways to bake. First, I watched my mom make some of my favorite cookies of all time, which happen to be a no-bake cookie. Then, I threw together a container of Puppy Chow! Isn’t it amazing that some of our favorite recipes can be the most simple ones?(globs of chocolate, oats, walnuts, and a bit of … [Read more...]
Carrot Cake Cookies
(Carrot Cake Cookies!)My mom and I were driving over to get lunch at our favorite sushi place in Highland Park when I noticed that the Borders book store had a going-out-of-business sign. My mind immediately clicked into action, trying to remember the names of books and cookbooks that are on my list (You know? The list? The running list of all the books you’re going to buy as soon as you find … [Read more...]
Another Take on Biscotti
Well, I ate the entire batch of biscotti I made in the middle of the night, not too long ago. They were yummy and buttery and, frankly, not exactly traditional biscotti. As I loaded up my cooler for another road trip to Chicago, I realized that all of the frozen baked goods that I had planned on bringing weren't there anymore...coconut macaroons (I ate them), strawberry-lemon muffins (my neighbor … [Read more...]
German Chocolate Macaroons
Umm yeah that's right! I just made the best cake ever into a cookie!I don't mean to sound so one-note lately, but I can't get macaroons off my mind. I drastically changed the classic coconut macaroon into a German chocolate creation. I made the standard batter, used almond meal instead of flour, stirred in dark chocolate chips, and topped them with a pecan before popping them into the oven. Ooey … [Read more...]
