Today my boyfriend and I are celebrating our anniversary. And what could be more romantic than receiving the gift of your favorite treat? Nothing. So, what is his favorite? Banana bread (at least, it's one of them).I know I've baked banana bread a million times, but I like to change it a little every time to keep it fresh and new. This time, I've decided to roast the bananas to caramelize the … [Read more...]
Tales From a Rose
I haven't had time to bake in a few weeks now because I've been totally consumed by employment. I spend my Tuesdays through Saturdays at Briar Rose, and my Sundays and Mondays trying to catch up at home (chores, cooking meals, family functions, etc). Well, I guess this is how it feels to be working again.I'm really excited about all the new things that have been happening lately. I have been able … [Read more...]
Celebratory Snickerdoodles
(Stacks of cookies for my brother)I made snickerdoodles yesterday! I know I haven't baked in awhile, but there are monetary reasons behind that. I love having a definite excuse to pull out all of my baking stuff and whip something up, though, and that excuse was the birthday of my brother (and my mom, but I'm not revealing what I made for her because she is more likely to read it here). … [Read more...]
Carrot Cake Cupcakes
This last weekend was quite the whirl-wind. It was my younger brother's graduation, so a treck to Chicago was necessary. Before the trip, however, I needed to bake some dessert! I was informed that there would be loads of cookies and pies already at my parents' house for the big hurrah, so I needed to make cupcakes...carrot cake cupcakes of course!For the recipe, I used the same recipe I had used … [Read more...]
It’s a Blookie?!
When I get word of being invited to a cook-out, immediately I wonder what dessert item I should bake! Today is my graduation day, and although I didn't go and don't have the degree yet (it's in the mail, so they say), I'm in a celebratory mood. I also am in the mood for something that tastes warm but not too heavy and rich, so a blondie or brown-sugar cookie sounds perfect. I have decided to … [Read more...]
Lemon Sandwich Cookies
When I think of Easter and Spring, all things lemon come to mind. I am especially drawn to lemon bars and lemon cookies, lemon meringue pie and even lemon candy (why was the lemon Jolly Rancher so carelessly cast aside?). I am always eager to hunt down a girl scout and beg her for lemon sandwich cookies, too. Thus, I was inspired to make a lemon sandwich cookie of my very own. Although this was a … [Read more...]
Sweet Orange Dinner Rolls
I don't make bread very often. I absolutely love it, but I feel like I always tend to mess it up which makes me oh-so-frustrated. Plus, I feel like for something that takes so much time and effort, side-dishes don't get much appreciation; not like dessert, that is. I was inspired, however, by an orange roll I ate yesterday and wished I had a million more to stuff down my throat afterwards. So, I … [Read more...]
Strawberry Peach Granola Bars: An Anytime Treat
I have been baking a lot lately, but haven't been documenting it. One reason for this is because some of the treats I've made have been for gifts, so posting them might reveal them too early to the recipient. And another reason is sheer laziness. Imagine that.Yesterday the boys decided to go to a baseball game and I opted out. I decided, instead, to busy myself with butter and sugar! Specifically, … [Read more...]
The Half Marathon
I wanted to do a quick post on the half marathon I ran this morning! It was the most amazing experience ever and I had no idea I could push myself to do it. I finished in 2 hours, 27 minutes, and I feel like I'll never walk again, but crossing that finish line was one of the happiest moments of my life...but finding a chair to sit in afterwards may be competing for that "happiest moment" … [Read more...]
White Chocolate Almond Zing Biscotti
I love biscotti. I love any excuse to eat a cookie for breakfast. I really needed a reason to whip up these morning delights though, so I was so excited when my friend Jessi asked me to lunch. Jessi and I have always shared a love of good, artisan ingredients, adventurous cooking, and eclectic ideas. I knew that I had to make her these biscotti because she and I also share an intense love of … [Read more...]
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