When I was baking last weekend, brownies weren't the only thing I made. Yes, there was a request for brownies, but I was craving chocolate chip cookies. So I went ahead and made some. They turned out wonderfully, too: Soft, with a sweet-but-subtle base. And not one, but three kinds of chips: milk chocolate, white... Continue Reading →
A wonderful pair
Who doesn't want a cold glass of milk when they're eating a brownie? All that soft, chocolaty goodness... a glass of milk is the perfect way to balance it out. And the pairing was the perfect answer to last week's 52Frames photo challenge. The challenge was, if you haven't picked up on it yet, to... Continue Reading →
It’s been a while
Up until last weekend, I hadn't baked in, oh, three months, maybe? I don't know why I stayed away from it for so long; maybe it was a lack of time, maybe it was the same burn-out that affected my writing, or maybe it was something else entirely. Regardless, I dove back into it over... Continue Reading →
Recipe Review: Sally’s Baking Addiction’s Soft & Thick Snickerdoodles
You know those days that just don't go as planned? Well, when I have one, I tend to wind up with a strong craving for some sort of food. Exactly what I crave tends to vary; sometimes it's something sweet, sometimes it's something greasy, and sometimes it's just cheese. This past Tuesday--when I stayed home... Continue Reading →
Where I got my love of food
Cooking and baking are two of my favourite activities. You've probably figured that out by now, if you're a regular reader of my blog. I've shared a fair number of recipes and recipe reviews over the years. A question I often get asked, once people catch on to my love of food, is where this... Continue Reading →