Decades before that Olympics post made them popular, I fell in love with the triple chocolate muffin as a kid. They came from BJs Wholesale, and I remember them being absolutely incredible. Rich, sweet, chocolaty, the perfect addition to any 7 year old’s dream diet. I haven’t seen them in Read more
The raspberry is, by far, my favorite fruit to bake with. It’s tart, it’s light, it has a low moisture content. It’s happy to be paired with other fruits, brighten up something decadent and chocolaty, or to shine on its own accord. Plus, that lack of moisture in the raspberry Read more
One of the things I love most about baking is, of course, how absolutely incredible my house smells by the end of it, particularly in the Fall and Winter. That’s never more true than with a recipe as fragrant as this one. The warm spices, the tangy citrus, the rich Read more
As an American with exquisite American tastes in food and desserts alike, I love a good 7 layer bar. They’re sweet, simple, and dripping with nostalgia. Like I’m sure is true for a lot of you, 7 layer bars were one of those staple desserts that adults let me help Read more
pe Whenever I’m in the mood for a fancy bake, I gravitate towards the almond. There’s just something about pastries made with almonds that feels more deluxe and luxurious. Macarons, tarts, pithivier, croissants, danish, there are countless options when it comes to the almond, each one just as delicious as Read more
Snickers are easily a top 5 candy bar for me. Top 3, even! Chewy, nutty, that perfect sweet and salty combo, what more could you ask for in a commercially produced chocolate bar? They’re also one of my favorite candies to throw into different desserts, third only to Reeses cups Read more
Sometimes, you’re just in the mood for chocolate covered fruit. It’s not valentine’s day, nobody is getting married, your anniversary is nowhere near now, but you just want it. Why does chocolate covered fruit have to be reserved for special, romantic occasions? That was a trick question. It doesn’t. Any Read more
I’m of the esteemed opinion that there need to be more desserts combining coconut, caramel, and chocolate. It’s such an underutilized, decadent combination that so many people seem to forget that they love until girl scout cookie season rolls around again and the Samoas come out to play. But why Read more
Walnuts are such an underrated nut, so often overlooked in favor of the pecan in the baking world. They’re written off as a boring, outdated addition, and it’s really unfair. They’ve got a distinct, almost earthy flavor, present enough to make itself known but humble enough to allow other flavors Read more
Chocolate chip cookies are a staple in American households, and for good reason. They’re sweet, chewy, gooey, and dripping with nostalgia. We all have memories of baking them with a parent, grandparent, aunt or uncle, sibling, neighbor, or friend. It may not have been from scratch at that point, but Read more