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Jalapeno Lime Butter

I’m not sure how you spent your morning. I had a soup party with two baby birds, a mama deer, a bear named Bearconsin, a goat named Judsen, and two beavers, named Auntie Mikus and Nutmus respectively. We ate acorn watercress soup. Then we had a sing-along with John Denver. This has nothing to do […]

Posted 07 March 2012 | condiments | Comments (1) Tagged: , , , , , , ,

Carnival Cookies

This is a  riff on Heidi Swanson’s (101 Cookbooks) Carnival Cookies. It is from her latest cookbook, Super Natural Everyday. Here’s the original recipe on her blog. With only 1/4 cup butter, 3 tablespoons of honey, and 1 cup of chocolate chips,  this can safely be considered a reasonably healthy cookie. It’s a far cry […]

Posted 27 February 2012 | baked goods   cookies   lunchbox   snacks | Comments Off on Carnival Cookies Tagged: , , , , , , , ,

Blood Orange Caramel

Homemade caramel sauce is brightened with blood orange juice and a hint of vanilla. This makes a coveted gift, a sweet drizzle on ice cream, or a chewy layer in a sandwich cookie. It’s reminiscent of a Creamsicle. Caramel is easy, but working with scalding hot sugar that could burn in the blink of an […]

Posted 18 February 2012 | citrus   condiments   dessert   seasonal | Comments (1) Tagged: , , , , , , ,

Pudding Chômeur

It may garner disbelief, but given a choice in desserts, I rarely choose chocolate. Molten chocolate baby cakes and decadent flourless tortes are delicious, but more than a bite is too much. My desire lies with those things caramel, brown sugary, and rich with butter. And interestingly enough, a single bite is never enough. Although […]

Posted 13 February 2012 | baked goods   comfort food   dessert   Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article   vegetarian | Comments Off on Pudding Chômeur Tagged: , , , , , ,

Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies

Let’s not kid ourselves. Chocolate chip cookies, even whole wheat ones, are not a health food. However, whole wheat flour has three times the fiber and additional protein, so maybe you can enjoy an additional cookie, with a smidgen less guilt. Although personally, I don’t think anyone should feel guilty eating a chocolate chip cookie. […]

Posted 09 February 2012 | baked goods   comfort food   cookies   dessert   vegetarian | Comments (2) Tagged: , , , , , ,