A madeleine is a wonderful, shell-shaped sponge cake that actually looks like a cookie. It is believed to have originated in France around the 18th century, but that is the subject of much controversy, none of which matters to me. I just know that I love them. These Brown Butter Madeleines have a … [Read More...]
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Layered Tissue Paper Votive Holders
I love the cozy glow of candlelight, especially during the fall and winter months. This is an easy project and it's a great way to add color and texture to plain glass candle holders. Supplies you'll need: Tissue paper (whatever colors you want) Elmer's glue or other craft … [Read More...]
Special Gift for a Cook
I really enjoy giving gifts, and instead of wrapping paper, I like to make the packaging a part of the gift as well. This is a fun project and it takes only a few minutes to put together. I gave this to a sweet friend when she got married. I bought my four favorite spice blends from Penzey's. … [Read More...]
Slow Cooked Moroccan Chicken Stew
I love using my Crockpot, especially in the fall and winter months. There's just something about prepping your ingredients in the morning and then letting it do the rest of the work for you. This recipe for Slow Cooked Moroccan Chicken Stew is wonderfully fragrant and spicy. I adapted it from a … [Read More...]
Chocolate Espresso Crackle Cookies
Some things are just made to go together, like peanut butter and jelly, bacon and eggs, macaroni and cheese, and cake and ice cream. One of my favorite combinations is chocolate and espresso. Espresso greatly enhances the flavor of chocolate, and these fabulous Chocolate Espresso Crackle … [Read More...]
An Easy Guide to Making the Coolest Butter Mints
This recipe for butter mints was inspired by the mints that were served at bridal teas when I was growing up. The teas were stuffy, dressy affairs and usually just for ladies. Along with the mints, they typically served punch, nuts, and petit fours. I always felt uncomfortable at these gatherings as … [Read More...]
Cool and Refreshing Iced Mint Tea
Iced Mint Tea is tasty and wonderfully refreshing. It has become my obsession this summer. And by obsession, I mean that I drink it three times a day. Literally with every meal. If you love mint tea and think you can only order it at hipster restaurants, I have good news for you. It's super easy to … [Read More...]
Lime in the Coconut Loaf Cake
The title for this post, Lime in the Coconut Loaf Cake, pays homage to Harry Nilsson because whenever I bake it, his song runs over and over in my head. So if you know the song or followed my link and listened to it, I guess it will run through your head now. Over and over. You are … [Read More...]
