Pretzel bagels are here for all your soft pretzel breakfast dreams. You’re welcome. When I was a kid we lived in rural Virginia. I’m not talking about oh like a small town with some chain restaurants population 20,000. I’m talking one stoplight. One old family run gas station, a bank, and a building that consisted…
These oreo blondies are chewy (but with a little crunch from the cookies) and richly flavored with notes of caramel, vanilla and chocolate. They are a CROWD PLEASER! Who doesn’t love Oreos? I don’t know if I’ve ever met anyone who doesn’t. I once read a study that showed that Oreos activated the same pleasure…
These sort of count as Easter scones, but honestly, I’m sure they are great anytime. Full disclosure, I haven’t had carrot cake since I was a child. I know it’s a favorite though. I’m assuming (from eating these and doing research) that carrots are similar to what zucchini does in zucchini bread. Adding moisture and…
If you love traditional rice krispies treats, these chai spice rice krispies are going to feel both nostalgic and a unique flavor bomb. I love chai spice. I love in lattes, in bakes, if it was in a perfume I’d probably wear it. This book I read last year that the main character smells like…
There is a lot of talk of what kind of brownie person you are. Fudgy or cakey, but personally I think I’m somewhere in the middle. Chewy brownies. I like my brownies to be dense and chewy but not fudge level dense. Kind of like a cookie is how I like them. I love CRISP…
Who invented cookie butter? I’m pretty sure it didn’t exist when I was a kid. If it did I’m going to be seriously mad at my mom for hiding it from me. It’s deliciousness should be shared with the world! Hence me shoving it into a scone to make these cookie butter scones. What’s not…
Now I’m a fan of the duo that is raspberry and white chocolate just as much as the next person, if not more. But, it’s been done. About a million times. So, I thought about what fruit and white chocolate might be equally delicious. Perhaps white chocolate blueberry cookies? I’ve seen the combo in muffins…
A photographer’s toolbag is kind of an important thing. However, I firmly believe that a great artist can create beautiful things in spite of subpar tools. There are always exceptions to the rule, but for the most part it is the person. That being said, here is what is in my camera bag and in…
I love blueberry muffins, like most people. My mom always made them when I was growing up, but like most people she made them from a box mix. I have zero qualms about using box mix for some things. Some stuff, it’s just easy and tastes great so why change it? Blueberry muffins (some of…
Cinnamon star bread may be the A-list family member of enriched celestial shaped dough, but I’d like to champion this version as a pretty enticing substitute. This spiced chocolate star bread was actually born out attempting to make the cinnamon version over Christmas. I was visiting family and got up early Christmas morning to make…
These caramel pecan oatmeal cookies are thick and chewy, with rich flavor from the caramel bits and excellent crunch from the chopped pecans. I never really grew up eating oatmeal cookies. Honestly, I don’t remember my mom ever making any cookies other that sugar cookies or chocolate chip before I was a teenager. I’m sure…
These peppermint bark cookies are a holiday favorite in cookie form. Rich chocolatey shortbread dipped in sweet white chocolate with crushed candy cane. The hardest decision you’ll make is whether to gift them or keep them for yourself. I didn’t grow up eating peppermint bark. I don’t think I knew what it was until I…
So bread is life and I have always maintained that. But you know what makes a burger or sandwich better than a normal hamburger bun or bread? A pretzel roll. Or even better, easy pretzel rolls. Do you know what’s better than just a dinner roll? That’s right, a pretzel roll. Who doesn’t love a…
This chocolate chunk pistachio bread is a flavor bomb that requires no yeast, and not too much time. It’s a great snack loaf or a decadent breakfast slice. When it comes to all things nuts, I am in the nuts in desserts fan camp. I know it’s a very hotly contested subject but if you…
Updated August 2024 Sweet potato rolls are super soft, fluffy rolls with a brilliant orange color and a sweet, buttery top. They might just be your new favorite. Who doesn’t love a good soft pillowy dinner roll? If you don’t I think you might be lost. This is a recipe for sweet potato rolls, and…