Category Archives: Baking Jumbles
Marshmallow Peanut Butter Cobbler
It’s something like day 742 of the shutdown, and I found flour, so I’ve been baking. I’m running low on butter, so we’ll see how long the baking lasts. My sourdough starter is taking forever to expand, which the interwebs … Continue reading
Pecan Fingers
I found a recipe for a delicious simple cookie that will complement any season, any beverage, and uses ingredients that you most likely have on-hand at home. These Pecan Fingers are light and buttery, and the nuts add a nice … Continue reading
Vanilla Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting
I have lots of time at home to bake, which is I guess a silver lining at the moment…. The Quarantine Fifteen is coming fast. This recipe is for a standard vanilla cupcake with peanut butter frosting. Let’s be real, … Continue reading
Peanut Butter & Jelly Hand Pies
How are you all doing? Working from home, not working at all, suddenly a teacher, not sure when you’ll be paid next? It really stinks. I know. I’m right there, too.
Chocolate Whiskey Cake
Early March was a long time ago, wasn’t it? My thoughts were certainly not on quarantines and social isolation. But, I did know that St. Patrick’s Day was coming up. I found a bottle of whiskey at my home. I … Continue reading
Warm Vanilla Cakes
Single- or small-serving dessert recipes are often hard to come by. But if you just want something for yourself, or you and your +1, it’s often impractical to bake an entire cake. It’s not uncommon that I find myself either … Continue reading
S’Mores Hamantaschen
I decided to try a twist on a seasonal cookie this month. March 9-10 is Purim in the Jewish faith, and Hamantaschen are the treat associated with that holiday.
Lemon Meltaways
Although I am making these cookies for Christmas, the fact is that Lemon Meltaways are perfect year-round. In the wintertime, they are a great complement to a cup of hot tea, with lovely citrus notes that offer a change to … Continue reading
Pear Butter Cupcakes
If you’ve had your fill of Christmas Cookies and need to mix it up a bit, I’ve got a great recipe for you. These Pear Butter Cupcakes do require a bit of extra effort due to the fact that you … Continue reading
Eggnog Sugar Cookies
It’s about that time – cookie season! In all likelihood, you have a list of your favorite go-to Christmas cookie recipes. But, if you’re like me, you also like to try new cookies to keep your selection interesting. Sugar cookies … Continue reading