I didn’t have anything good to post today that was related to food, craftiness, or nature. But, I felt like I should attempt to post […]
Chocolate Chip Mocha Cookies
These are my go-to holiday (or travel, or event, or anytime) cookies. They had the nickname "Pandora cookies" during an 8-hour road trip with friends because of, well, their seriously addicting nature. That and something about opening Pandora's box. I liked the name, but it didn't stick. They are regular old chocolate-chocolate-chip cookies with a spoonful of chocolate mocha powder in 'em. They're dangerous so don't eat then at night unless you have the desire to stay up 5 hours past your bedtime. They're like coffee in cookie form, except they don't taste like coffee, because coffee is gross. Behold…
Ginger Cookies
My husband's favorite cookies. Made with fresh ginger. The way it should be. Happy Thanksgiving!!! Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups butter, softened 2 cups sugar 4 1/2 cups flour 2 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp ground nutmeg 3 tsp ground ginger 1 tsp fresh grated ginger 1/2 cup molasses 2 eggs 3/4 cups sugar (for rolling cookies in) Directions: Whip butter and the 2 cups of sugar together until creamy. In a separate bowl, sift together remaining dry ingredients. Add eggs, molasses, and grated ginger to butter mix until well combined. Add flour mix…
Christmas is coming…
It's a little early for a Christmas post, but it's that time where holiday cards are on the brain. Want something more exciting than what can be found in the grocery store? Yes, yes you do. Time to get in those orders! What will your Christmas card look like? Creepy Santa Christmas Card by doomthings Create one-of-a-kind picture post cards at Zazzle
Watching Twilight
Let me begin by saying this: My best friend and I have an unholy need to know how the Twilight movies end in an effort […]
Happy Mother’s Day: Part 2
And now for the REAL Mother’s Day post! We had both our moms over and laid out a spread of yummies, including some foodies from […]
Happy Mother’s Day: Part 1
Happy mother’s day is almost over and I’m completely delinquent in posting something delicious! This is because of two things: 1) Our mom’s came over […]