One of James's coworkers celebrated a birthday earlier this week, and I wanted to make her a treat. Birthdays are my favorite because they give me an opportunity to craft a treat specific to one person's tastes. These bites are addictive. They're reminiscent of a chocolate-covered cherry, but with better textures and brighter flavors.
Read MoreThe recipe I used for the Pretzel Challah Rolls came from Food 52, and is going into my weekly rotation as a staple. I love it for a thousand reasons, not the least of which is the flavor punch these little buns pack. I didn't tweak the recipe at all, which is almost unprecedented for me. Click through for the full recipe, plus my notes.
Read MoreThis chocolate chip cookie recipe is my secret weapon. I know, I know, 'tis the season to get all fancy with the baked goods, but truth be told, I'm a bit of a minimalist when it comes to holiday sweets: I like the tried-and-true classics without the extra fuss.
Read MoreMy mother has always been a very giving woman. She shares her birthday (incidentally, today) with my sister and my Aunt Sue. She shares her infinite wisdom with me on a more-than-regular basis. She's even, on occasion, been known to share her wine. Most recently, in a roundabout way, she shared with me her recipe for cookie-press Buttery Spritz Cookies, and they're my new favorite thing to bake.
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