As a lifelong New Englander, I’m going to be honest, cornbread isn’t a cultural staple for me the way that it is in the southern United States. In Massachusetts, you won’t find a barbecue joint on every corner featuring sweet or savory cornbread that was first created by someone’s great-grandmother. Read more
I’m going to be honest, the inspiration for this recipe began with having a surplus of honey roasted peanuts that I needed to use up. There was no emotional tie, as much as I absolutely froth at the mouth for a good honey roasted peanut. And that’s okay! Sometimes, the Read more
When I think of bundt cake, one thing and one thing alone comes to mind: one of the greatest cinematic masterpieces of our time, My Big Fat Greek Wedding. I can recite most of that film from memory, but the scene with the bundt cake is easily one of the Read more
Strawberries are, by far, my favorite fruit to eat. When they’re in season, strawberries are the perfect balance between sweet and tart, with their own unique flavor. However, because of their high water content, they can be a little tricky to bake with! It’s very easy to end up with Read more
There’s nothing that quite hits the spot the way a chocolate chip cookie does. Sure, a cupcake is nice, a croissant sublime, a slice of pie absolutely delicious. But a warm, gooey chocolate chip cookie? With the perfect amount of sweetness, and all of the nostalgia it holds for so Read more
Anyone who knows me knows that when it comes to dessert, I’m a decadent girl. Chocolate, nuts, caramel, peanut butter, anything along those veins and I’m all over it. Sure, I still like fruity desserts, just fine. A nice peach pie, a flaky raspberry danish, a crisp apple turnover, all Read more
Carrot cake is one of those genuinely nostalgic desserts for me, personally. Not because it’s always been a favorite of my own, but it was for my oldest brother and father. Every birthday for either one of them, every Father’s Day, a carrot cake from the bakery or grocery store Read more
Oh, M&M cookies. I like to think of them as the whimsical sister of the chocolate chip cookie. Same basic brown sugar dough with bits of chocolate throughout, just with a little more pizzazz. Though M&Ms themselves have been around since 1941, to treat the soldiers of WWII in a Read more
There’s nothing quite like a nice flaky, buttery biscuit. Crispy on the outside, soft and steamy on the inside. They can be sweet, savory, enjoyed on their own or part of a bigger dish. Find them at a barbecue, a diner, in a strawberry shortcake, or served at any dinner Read more
The 90’s really were a wild ride for any and all snacks, candy, cereal, and frozen foods. Being born in 1993, I’ve had my fair share of store bought Pop Tarts over the years. As nostalgic as it all feels on an emotional level, I just can’t stomach most of Read more