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Whoopie Pies

My darling son recently turned 2. He was thrilled about his upcoming birthday, and the impending gifts, food, and grandparents. He loves to look through my cookbooks, so I let him pick out his own birthday treat. I thought he’d go for a cake, but he was more innovative than that – whoopie pies! Now […]

Posted 05 July 2010 | baked goods   cookies   dessert   kid stuff | Comments (7) Tagged: , , ,

Hibiscus Lemon Balm Ice Pop

As the weather turns sultry, my fetish for ice pops rises once again. The concept is so easy – a seasonal fruit puree (or in this case a sexy herbal tea), a simple syrup, and voila – you have an ice pop worthy of guests, your children, or whomever needs something cold and sweet that […]

Posted 28 June 2010 | dessert   vegetarian | Comments (3) Tagged: , , , ,

Mama Honey’s Strawberry Bread

I was able to sneak away the other day. I left ere break of day – which is quite a feat when you have a 2 month old and a two year old. My eldest was still sleeping, I left the baby on my snoozing husband’s chest, and I stole out of the house and […]

Posted 24 June 2010 | baked goods   dessert   seasonal   strawberries | Comments (4) Tagged: ,

Aunt Fannie’s Toffee Chew Bars

Let me tell you this: I made these on a Monday night when my husband was working late. The next day at lunch he found them, and the dish was 2/3 empty. We’re talking a 9×13 pan here, people. Yikes. They are that good. Chewy, buttery, caramely – yum. Make some today. Aunt Fannie’s Toffee […]

Posted 14 June 2010 | baked goods   cookies   dessert | Comments (3) Tagged: , , ,

Snickerdoodles

Mmmm…snickerdoodles. Any cookie with a name this fun has to be good. They are very comforting – sweet and soft, with a good dose of cinnamon flavor. Growing up, my dad made most of the memorable desserts for our family, but this is one cookie that I remember my mother making. They are exceptional after […]

Posted 03 June 2010 | baked goods   comfort food   cookies   dessert   vegetarian | Comments (2) Tagged: , ,