Category Archives: chocolate

Candy Corn Cake: Failure

Posted on October 26, 2011 by carey

Have you ever had an idea that you wanted to work so badly, you managed to drown out all the very logical reasons it might go wrong with one single thought: Man, this is going to be awesome! Allow me … Continue reading →

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German Flag Layer Cake

Posted on October 1, 2011 by carey

I spent two weeks in Germany just over a decade ago. (Let’s pause for a moment so I can get over how old that sentence made me feel.) I had been to Europe the year before with a group from … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Chip Cookies . . . on Canvas!

Posted on July 18, 2011 by carey

A few weeks ago, the folks at Easy Canvas Prints contacted me to ask if I would be interested in receiving a free print of one of my pictures, in exchange for a review. Hmmm, let’s see . . . … Continue reading →

Posted in chocolate, cookies, dessert, patience | 5 Comments

Yogurt with Fresh Mint & Cocoa Nibs

Posted on July 14, 2011 by carey

Two years ago, my downstairs neighbor planted mint in our garden. Summer came and went, and I eagerly awaited the following spring, because I knew that one little plant would turn into a garden filled with mint. And that would … Continue reading →

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Monster Cookies

Posted on June 14, 2011 by carey

Monster cookies! (With guest appearances by a drool-worthy Zeiss 50mm lens and my OCD.) Last weekend, the boyfriend went to visit a few friends in Lake Placid. Since I couldn’t make it, I offered to send along something yummy instead. … Continue reading →

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Chocolate-Covered Caramels

Posted on May 30, 2011 by carey

Dear Delicious Chocolate-Covered Caramels, I blame you for the decay-ridden second maxillary premolar currently rotting in the right side of my face. To be fair, I also blame these. And definitely these. But you most of all. Because you’re made … Continue reading →

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No-Bake Cookies…with Bacon!

Posted on April 26, 2011 by carey

I hear the bacon trend is on its way out (citing our very own, local and awesome Eating Well magazine). And on one hand, I am definitely inclined to agree. I cringe every time a Chopped contestant grabs the bacon, … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Espresso Cookies

Posted on March 4, 2011 by carey

Where did February go? What did I do? Apparently, I made coffee cake—that was a good idea. I joyfully stomped around in the giant puddles brought about by enormous mounds of snow melting in near-60° weather. I slipped and fell … Continue reading →

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Mint & Raspberry Patties

Posted on December 23, 2010 by carey

I’ve been seeing recipes for homemade peppermint patties recently, which I find very exciting. But you know what I like better than peppermint? Regular ol’ mint. When I set out to make these candies, I envisioned something akin to an … Continue reading →

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Banana Chocolate-Chunk Muffins

Posted on November 15, 2010 by carey

When I set out to make these muffins, I was prepared to: Tediously chop up chocolate Smash bananas into mushy oblivion Eat every speck of stray crumb topping left behind on the muffin tin Chow down on some delicious muffins … Continue reading →

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