When I think of 4th of July, I think of ribs, fireworks and Georgia. When I was growing up, my family never had any strict 4th of July traditions. Sometimes we were on vacation, sometimes we stayed home and searched for a fireworks show, sometimes we just had brunch while listening to patriotic Aaron Copland…
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oatmeal toffee chip cookies
Happy belated Father’s Day! Instead of working on this post yesterday, we spent most of the day and night with my family celebrating Father’s Day. But, have no fear! There is still a recipe for you this week! When I was growing up my parents shared kitchen responsibilities. They both cooked, together and separately, depending on…
chocolate pound cake with chocolate glaze
Some foods are so nostalgic. For me, chocolate glazed cake is one of them. This recipe is slightly adapted from my grandmother’s chocolate pound cake recipe that has been passed down through the generations. I don’t recall having this particular cake much when I was growing up, but I do remember a similar cake my mom used to…
lavender earl grey scones
When I was in 5th grade, my family took a trip to France. We spent two weeks traveling through Paris, Loire Valley and Provence. At all of the French markets, especially those in Provence, vendors sold lavender soap, lavender sachets, lavender lotion, lavender perfume, dried lavender bundles – they sold a lavender scented version of anything…
cookie dough momofuku funfetti birthday cake
I have seven friends who have celebrated birthdays in the last week (including me!). I thought, what better time to make an over-the-top cake than a week-long birthday celebration?! And just look at that title. Cookie dough Momofuku funfetti birthday cake. What!!!???? This cake was a labor of love (and sometimes disdain). There are a…
blondies from a blondie
A recipe is always good when it starts with chocolate. Especially three kinds of chocolate. Most people think of blondies as brownie’s younger sister. I disagree. They are really more like cousins. Yes, they are both baked and cut into bars, and they usually both contain chocolate, but that is where the similarities end. I…
mini coconut quick breads with fresh whipped cream
Coconut is a very divisive ingredient. Some people love it and some people hate it. I love coconut. Will does not like coconut. On the other hand, I can’t stand even the smell of bananas, much less the taste, but Will loves them. I do, however, love banana bread. Are you catching on? I feel…
double chocolate espresso cookies
This weekend was UNC Dance Marathon, a 24-hour event where students stand, dance and raise money in support of the patients and families at UNC Children’s Hospital. As you can imagine, standing and dancing for 24 hours is tiring. That’s where these chocolate espresso cookies come in. These cookies are based off of cookies at…
homemade pop tarts (aka hand pies) for pi day!
To me, pop tarts are nostalgic. Different flavors bring back specific memories of my childhood. Brown sugar cinnamon remind me of my mom in my elementary school days when she would grab one as she was running out of the house to get to work early so she could be there for us in the afternoons….
sunday sweets: shortbread stuffed irish cream cupcakes
It’s March! And with March come shamrocks, leprechauns, St. Patrick’s Day and all things green and Irish. Soooo, I made a mistake when making these and didn’t realize it until I explained the treat to my mom. I stuffed shortbread in the middle of them, thinking that it would enhance the already Irish cupcakes with even more…