Chocolate covered potato chips have a lot of history in my family. My grandfather used to own a potato chip factory (which was then passed on to my dad) in my hometown of Oshkosh, WI – so potato chips have…
Archives for 2009
Old-Fashioned Sugar Cookies
I’m currently in graduate school and I’m in the middle of finals week. Fun, right? ;) I wanted to bake something for my study group this week and couldn’t quite decide what to make. I wanted something simple – because…
Peanut Butter Cookies
Mmmm peanut butter. Mmmm. I am a fan of all things having to do with peanut butter – PB&J, buckeyes, peanut butter cups, you name it. But sometimes a simple peanut butter cookie is all you need. Here’s a favorite…
Back with a baking failure!
I’m back. Back to blogging, back to baking. Just in time for the fun holiday season! I was going to make cake pops (a la Bakerella.com) for my school Christmas party and frankly, they were a disaster. But since I’m…
Hiatus
Just a note to say that I’m taking a brief hiatus from my baking blog! School is busy & my personal life is in upheaval, so I’m taking a little break. I’ll be back soon though! Lots of holiday baking…
Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Apple Crisp
My love affair with fall continues. Nothing smells more like fall than apples baking in the oven! I love recipes that are SIMPLE yet delicious. My friend Laine sent me this recipe and raved about it. She was right. If…
The Best Apples
I originally saw this information on Cake Spy and wanted to pass it along to my readers as well! Pillsbury has a “Love the Pie” campaign going on right now to promote making, eating, and sharing pies. Yum! You can…
Halloween Brownies
Cinnamon Chocolate Chip Sour Cream Cake
Mmmm. Mmmmmmmmm. Is there anything better than cinnamon + sugar + chocolate + cake? I didn’t think so. This recipe is pretty easy – and makes a big 9×13 cake! Cinnamon Chocolate Chip Sour Cream Cake Recipe Source: Smitten Kitchen…
Strawberry Jam Cupcakes
A family friend gave me some homemade strawberry jam (thanks again, Carol!) and I just had to make cupcakes with it! I found this recipe online and I think it’s fantastic. The strawberry cupcakes filled with jam contrast nicely with…
Oatmeal Cream Pies
Mmmm…these are TASTY!! Homemade Oatmeal Cream Pies 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup peanut butter 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1…
