Happy Sea Urchin Meringues
When I made a batch of Tuxedo Meringues a few weeks ago, my dear friend the Lady Otter and I got to talking about cookies. Our conversation went something like this:
"Hey Mouse, you know...
Chocolate Tasting, Part 1
With Halloween approaching, the Angry Chef and I have candy on the brain. Consider this the first article in a series of chocolate tastings.
We spotted these at Whole Foods and couldn't resist picking them...
Devil’s Delight Chocolate Pudding Cake
I swear I'll post a salad recipe one of these days. I do eat green things. Honest.
This cake is one of my all-time favorites. It's dense, moist, and rich. It's not a molten cake,...
Big Top Marshmallow Cookies
The Lady Otter and I were cruising through Whole Foods last night, on a mission to pick up some flowers for the host of the cocktail party we were attending. It was supposed to...
Chocolate Truffle Ice Cream
This week seems to be ice cream week. If vanilla ice cream is my favorite, chocolate is the next runner up.
This ice cream tastes like frozen chocolate mousse. It's rich and creamy—with a boozy...
Tuxedo Meringues
Sometimes the sternest methods yield the most whimsical results. Such is the case with meringue cookies.
Nothing makes me feel like I'm Baking (with a capital "B") like making these meringues. The separation of the...
Spice Trader’s Reserve Vanilla Ice Cream
On the topic of vanilla ice cream, you can, of course, also make your own. It's really easy to do.
I've found that the key to making really good vanilla ice cream is to start...
Peachberry Ice Cream Drizzle
I love vanilla ice cream. It's kind of boring, but it's true.
I love Haagen-Dazs. I love Brighams. I love almost everything in between. Give me a Hoodsie cup on a hot afternoon or a...
Blueberry Cakelettes
This recipe is a happy accident.
I was planning on making my Coconut Bomb cookies this afternoon, and realized a little too late that I was out of, well, coconut. I had a container of...
One Bee’s Kiss, Please. Hold the Stinger.
I couldn't tell you why, but I'm dying for a cocktail tonight.
Not a glass of wine. Not an old standby like a martini or a bourbon, straight up. I'm in the mood for something...