Whenever we buy apples, I always want to make something fancy with them. I usually end up just taking them for lunch, but I’ll keep my […]
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
Ginger Waffles
Yeah, yeah, my second food post is another post about waffles! That’s right! Everyone loves waffles! I was inspired to make ginger cookies because my […]
Chocolate Waffles
This doesn’t really seem like a huge shift to the right in terms of trying new things. I know, I know, but who doesn’t like […]