nuts

Dairy Queen Cupcakes

One of my favorite things about Dairy Queen is their mysterious and delicious crunchy topping. I’m not entirely sure what the crunch topping is, but it involves sprinkles, nuts, and something akin to toffee bits. I found a tub of the crunch topping at a…

Pistachio Shortbread Cookies

The first treat I made in 2013 were these pistachio shortbread cookies. My mom loves two things in this world: pistachios and shortbread. So naturally, when I saw this recipe in Everyday Food, I made it immediately. [Sidenote: can we all have a moment of silence…

Pistachio Cookies

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 they are one of the…

Gabry’s "Blondie Brownies"

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…