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.
Vegan Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars
Happy New Year, Everybody!
How’s everyone doing? Did you make any crazy resolutions, like:
- Stop putting on eyeliner while I’m driving, or
- Stop eating tacos while I’m driving, or
- Don’t stop eating tacos while I’m driving
I’m not saying I need to do these things. I’m just saying they might be pertinent to my safety on the road. Read More…
Chai Spiced Shortbread & a Trip to CVS
Warning!
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.
One Bite Grapefruit Cookies
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.
Chocolate Toffee Scones & a Trip to In N Out
I need to tell you about these Chocolate Toffee Scones, but first…
For those of you who live in Southern California and other places which are lucky enough to have In N Out, you know the deal. It’s ALWAYS busy. Before school? Busy. After church? Busy. Christmas Day? Busy. Seriously, Christmas Day? Yes Christmas freaking’ Day! It’s just the way it is. It’s a popular place; an L.A. institution, if you will. But I guess there are some people who just don’t get it. Read More…