(I have chosen to tackle the French macaron)Ok, Ms. Humble, I covet thy macarons. I have been staring and staring at post after post about Italian and French macarons and I have been convinced that I must, and will, master those cookies. First off, living in nowhere, AR means that getting any ingredients that cannot be found at Walmart involves going to our local co-op grocery store and paying out … [Read more...]
Easy as Pie…Crisp
Today, I have embraced the fact that now my brain is a mush and have decided to make a super simple dessert for my soul. Some people believe that baking is pure science, to the point that they either follow recipes to a T...or never attempt to even make a boxed cake. Oh, I understand that some recipes are meant to be followed and I do try to be precise when making things that are on the more … [Read more...]
Study-break Muffins
I have been a TOTAL space case lately. I get mush brain when I sit and study for a week straight! I've been studying and feel so worn down so I got the bright idea to bake something super simple and give myself a break. I chose to do an easy oatmeal muffin, kind of like my Morning Muffins I made a couple months ago. This time, I used orange zest, Craisins, and a touch of dark chocolate. I quickly … [Read more...]
Jessi Bars: Take Two
(chocolate solves everything!)Take Two! Ok, so batch one seemed to go so well except for one thing...they were so loose! It was hard to actually pick one up and I ended up eating a lot of batch one with a spoon! So per thought exchanges with Jessi herself, I made a second batch and the result was perfection. Tah-dah...Prepped the pan better this time, using parchment paper. Then, I spread on a … [Read more...]
Jessi-Bar Granola Bars
Let’s talk about carbs. Carbs are my best friend and probably the only thing I would NEVER be able to give up. I could give up any food item or food group (meat, candy, desserts, gluten...), just to try it, and have no problem…except for carbs. In fact, as I was making today’s recipe, I was shoving raisin bran down my throat like it was going to vanish if I didn’t.I was in the grocery store this … [Read more...]
Cake for one, please
(cookin in the wave)Have you ever sat at home thinking: "Why has nobody dropped off a cake at my house today? Does nobody like me? I just want some cake!"Well, you're welcome! No, I'm not bringing cake over, but I am helping you get a piece of cake super fast. I've finally caught onto the single-serving, microwave cake wave...This is so weird, first off. It is so odd to be mixing batter and to … [Read more...]
Testing, Testing, 1,2,3…
Well I realized that I have never attempted to make a bread besides a quick-bread (beer, pumpkin, banana, etc) all on my own...The addition of a starter, Miss Mango, to my kitchen made me realize I need to brush up on my bread skills before I start my endeavor to become a pro-sourdough-bread-woman (at least on the weekends). Well, let's just say it didn't go as planned (imagine that!). My yeast … [Read more...]
Hello, my pet…
Well I have been struck with inspiration. I usually make odd decisions after it gets dark outside because I tend to have more confidence in the evening. My decisions are generally harmless: let's watch a cheesy movie, let me text someone what I really feel about what they've said, I should make a huge bowl of oatmeal...harmless, right? Well, here comes another spontaneous decision: I'm going to … [Read more...]
Coconut Snowball Cupcakes
Yet another creation of my own genious! Mua-hahaha. Nobody loves a coconut cake like my family. My grandma always made them for birthdays...and random days. My mom brought home a Better Homes and Gardens recently and it had a coconut cake on the cover. When I told her I was needing to bake today, needless to say the magazine was conveniently in my lap soon afterward. The coconut cake is a … [Read more...]
Mocha Meringues
Giving up sweets for Lent just means I get to be more creative with "dessert." This has lately been apples, graham crackers with some peanut butter, a Splenda-sweetened cup of tea...ok so it doesn't sound like real dessert, but I guess this is the price I pay for giving up what I love. I haven't baked in forever for fear of licking the bowl and the beaters (and then maybe spooning a bit of batter … [Read more...]
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