Pistachios are my favorite nut. I would eat them constantly – if could afford to! (side note: why are nuts always so expensive?) Did you know that pistachios are one of the most nutrient dense nuts? Did you know that…
Archives for 2011
Broken Glass Jello
This recipe involves no baking, no fancy techniques, no expensive ingredients, and not much work! It is, however, a little time-consuming! I made this recipe for two reasons: 1) the fire alarm in my apartment blares if I use my…
Orange Cornmeal Crisps
I’ve been on a cornmeal kick lately with my baking! This recipe is for all of the orange lovers out there. Orange Cornmeal Crisps Recipe source: FamilyFun Magazine 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup fine cornmeal 2 teaspoons baking powder…
Store Review: Vanilla Bean
This post really only applies to Madison, Wisconsin residents. There’s a baking store in Madison called Vanilla Bean… and if you live in Madison, I urge you to visit! Cause it’s amazing. They have every single baking supply, cookie cutter,…
Cookies ‘n’ Cream Oreo Fudge Brownies
Happy Valentine’s Day, chocolate lovers!! You can do one of two things with this recipe: a) Make these brownies for your sweetie, as a lovely dessert to top off your romantic Valentine’s day dinner. b) Make these brownies for yourself,…
Valentine’s Day Ideas 2011
Valentine’s Day is on Monday! That means you have the weekend to come up with a yummy treat to make for the special (or incredibly commercialized, depending on how you look at it) holiday. To help you out, I’ve collected…
Fruity Pebbles Treats
Okay, how many of you have kids? Raise your hands. Well, I certainly don’t — but who doesn’t love something deliciously sweet and artificial every now and then?! Fruity Pebbles are, by nature, weird. Brightly colored and full of a…
Heart-Glazed Cornmeal Cookies
Heart-Glazed Cornmeal Cookies Recipe source: Everyday Food 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg 1-1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/2 cup…
Super Bowl XLV
To those that may not know, I’m a huge huge huge NFL football fan — and specifically, a huge Green Bay Packers fan. Imagine my joy and surprise when Green Bay won the Super Bowl on Sunday night. Holy freaking…
Blueberry Potato Cake
When I was home over winter break, my Dad gave me his copy of Valley Potato Grower magazine (yes, there is such a thing — and yes, you receive such a publication if you work in the food biz!). He…
Sweet Talk Cupcakes
February is here! Happy early Valentine’s Day! I love the idea behind conversation hearts, but I hate the candy itself (so chalky!). I thought a cupcake version of this classic candy would be a much better fit for me. Sweet…
Polar Bear Cupcakes
Happy winter! I live in Wisconsin and find the months of January through March to be the most depressing time of year. The holidays are over. Summer is still months and months away. There’s really not much to look forward…
