Category Archives: dessert

Chai-Iced Pumpkin Cookies

Posted on October 31, 2011 by carey

I’d like to take a moment to talk to you about a serious addiction I had many, many years ago. Absurd amounts of money went towards supporting my habit. I would indulge at least once—and sometimes twice—a day. I’d sneak … Continue reading →

Posted in cookies, dessert, pumkpin | 22 Comments

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 →

Posted in cake, chocolate, dessert, learning | 12 Comments

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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Blueberries & Cream Cheese Cake

Posted on August 3, 2011 by carey

What do you do when it’s so hot, you can barely muster the energy to get up and refill a glass of water, much less even think about baking anything? You could try to tough it out in a 100°+ … 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

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 →

Posted in chocolate, coconut, cookies, dessert, snacks | 5 Comments

Homemade Rhubarb Pop Tarts

Posted on May 17, 2011 by carey

How exciting is it to realize you might actually be able to replicate a treat you imagined could only come from the store shelves? And with ingredients that will no doubt be much better for you! That is exactly why … Continue reading →

Posted in breakfast, dessert, snacks | 2 Comments

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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Ree’s Coffee Cake

Posted on February 11, 2011 by carey

I’ve been wanting to make The Pioneer Woman’s coffee cake for quite some time. The title “Best Coffee Cake. Ever.” caught my attention. The description “complete miracle” made me bookmark it. An early Saturday morning and an abundance of butter … Continue reading →

Posted in breakfast, dessert, snacks | 13 Comments