Snickerdoodles are amongst the top most popular cookies, at least here in the US, and for good reason. They’re warm, cozy, chewy, just the right balance of sugar and spice, what’s not to love? Now, it’s a bit of a mystery where the name for snickerdoodle cookies came from. Some Read more
I think I’ve been unfairly overlooking turnovers for years, because let me tell you: these are delicious. Crispy, flaky, sweet and tangy from the raspberry, with that hard sugar crunch from the sparkling sugar on top. The perfect simple bite. Having them primarily from the grocery store before had to Read more
Sometimes, you just want a chocolate chip muffin. It’s soft, moist, full of nostalgia and warmth, what’s not to love? But what if you don’t own a muffin tin? Sure, they’re considered a standard piece of kitchen equipment, but many people don’t own one. Which I say is fair, it’s Read more
The stars of my Spring and Summertime baking this year have been peaches and raspberries. Raspberry turnovers, peach pie, chocolate raspberry scones, peach cinnamon rolls, it’s been a very fruitful year! They’re both tart, sweet, juicy, and perfect fruits for baking with. Plus, they perfectly pair together. I needed to Read more
Fun fact: the state sandwich of Massachusetts, my home state, is the fluffernutter. It’s very simple, just white sandwich bread, marshmallow fluff, and peanut butter. The fluff has to be the original brand manufactured in Massachusetts, the peanut butter should be crunchy for the texture. Beloved by 8 year olds Read more
I love Springtime. It’s my favorite season, closely followed by Fall. But unlike in the Fall, where things start getting cozy with that magical nip in the air, Springtime invokes a sense of hope. Spring means growth, birth, rejuvenation. The ground begins to thaw, the trees and flowers bloom once Read more
Springtime is my favorite season of the year, with Autumn coming in at a close second. The flowers begin to bloom, the animals creep out of their Winter resting spaces, that bite in the air calms down so going outside is peaceful once again. Sundresses come back in rotation, whimsical Read more
One of my favorite underrated classic combinations is an apple with cheddar cheese. The sweet, juicy apple just pairs perfectly with a sharp, salty cheddar. As part of a charcuterie board, in a grilled cheese, as a quick, healthy snack. Here in New England, you’ll even sometimes see us top Read more
One of the best jobs I’ve ever had was when I was a teenager and worked at a candy shop. They were particularly well known for the historical candy the company was founded on, and still produce to this day, but they made all sorts of things in-house! Fudge, hard Read more
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