Sometimes you need that extra somethin’ in your baking. Usually, I reach for Bourbon (god bless you, Kentucky), but lately I’ve been reaching for Amaretto. You may remember this lovely almond-infused liqueur from this california almond fudge pie or this incredible amaretto almond bunt cake.
I’m a big fan of ginger…and maybe an even bigger fan of these vegan ginger chocolate chip cookies. Now, don’t you worry. We’ll get to the cookies but first, let’s talk about this wondrous root.
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This chai spiced shortbread is an amazing little cookie. I will get to them in a minute, but first…a trip to CVS. About two weeks ago, I was having the mother of all allergy attacks. As we were out of medication and Dave is the best, he went to CVS to hook me up.
I have a thing for citrus.
How could I not? Tart flavors are just awesome.
Case in point: the bright and sweet flavor of this lemon velvet cake, the refreshing mix of lemonade and green tea of this bourbon arnold palmer, the lemon-lime juice that compliments basil beerade so well, and the list goes on. The citrus family has always been good to me, except for grapefruit.
I should’ve posted these chocolate earl grey cookies before… …before I posted the chocolate peanut butter cake, that is. A cake so good I consider it a gift from the cake gods, if you will. These chocolate earl grey cookies are tasty, but a gift from the gods? Nah. But make no mistake. These cookies are really good, man. Read More…
