I bought Martha Stewart’s Cupcakes book the day it was released. Yes, I was THAT excited. An entire book of Martha Stewart cupcake recipes. Say what you will about the woman, she and her team always produce consistently GREAT recipes. I couldn’t decide what to…
Oreos are one of my favorite store-bought cookies. But I know that they are really unhealthy, filled with preservatives and additives, and heavily processed. I still eat them from time to time, but I wanted to try to make a homemade alternative. I found this…
I saw this recipe on Smitten Kitchen and just had to try it (and speaking of Smitten Kitchen, I must say, I love her site. She has the best recipes — both baking and regular cooking). Oh how I adore a good, homemade peanut butter…
Like any religious experience, my coworkers and I treat our afternoon coffee break with solemnity and devotion. Our dedication frequently takes us to the local coffee shop which boasts a number of delectables for the sampling. One Sicilian coworker, Gabriella, has a certain fondness for…
It is no secret that I LOVE Paula Deen. Her southern accent may be a bit much for this northerner to take, but I do enjoy her more-butter-is-better philosophy toward cooking. Val had pointed out Paula’s chocolate CHEESE fudge recipe. It involves Velveeta cheese. Say…
