Jun
26
2011

As a kid, I didn’t like strawberry shortcake. Oh, I loved strawberries. But the shortcake, not so much. You see, I’d only tried strawberry shortcake at my grandma’s house. She would always make her “baking powder biscuits,” which tasted like, well, baking powder. My grandma can make a mean pie, great cookies, and amazing pan-fried […]
Jun
08
2011

I have to confess, I’ve inadvertently been holding out on you. I first made these scones a couple of months ago, then made them again a few weeks later, and finally started thinking about them yet again. And I realized, oops, I never posted these. So, because I’m on the verge of celebrating the end […]
Dec
22
2010

By now, you may have caught on that I like the combination of peppermint and chocolate (any kind). This recipe is no exception. The thing is, when it comes to truffles, white chocolate is a little trickier to deal with, because it’s so soft to begin with. I went through a few failed batches of […]
Oct
04
2010

If you’re looking for an excuse to eat cookies for breakfast, might I suggest these Cherry White Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies? You could think of them as a bowl of oatmeal studded with dried cherries and a dash of sweetness. Accompanied by a cup of steaming coffee or tea with milk (gotta have some protein, right?), […]