I feel like the idea of Monster Cookies has become so familiar that there should be a great story out there to explain just how they got their name. I know they seem to take their inspiration from the popular trail mix made with peanuts, M&Ms, and raisins–the kind labelled “Monster” on the shelves at …
It’s officially September, which means the better half of the year is about to start. You know what I mean: Halloween and Thanksgiving are coming closer; Christmas is close enough to feel excited about it, but far enough not to be stressed; the blistering summer weather is finally beginning to fade into the comfortable coolness of …
This week, these cookies once again play on my obsession with British baking. (Funnily enough, the measurements are wholly American.) More importantly, these cookies stem from my obsession with the Great British Bake Off (& the SortedFood YouTube channel–every time they make or mention sticky toffee pudding I just want to hit the kitchen and …
Do you ever have foods that bring about certain memories? Maybe it’s that apple pie your mom makes a day or two after apple picking in the fall, that chocolate cake you eat every year for your birthday, or even that bag of Cheetos or mediocre pizza you share with a friend after a night …
This might be one of my more involved cookie recipes, but it may also be one of the best things I have ever baked. Filled with the flavor of peanut butter nougat (recipe linked below), these taste exactly like a Snickers bar & it’s just about impossible to keep your hands off of them! When …
It’s no secret that I am a huge theatre fan. Naturally, I look forward to the Tony Awards in the way most people prepare for the Oscars. However, the 2017 Tony’s were filled with the most anticipation. Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 was nominated for 12 awards–it was something I knew was …
Some days, you don’t feel like taking the time to bake a full batch of cookies. You don’t want to convert the recipe to make just what you need, nor do you feel like freezing some of the dough for later. There are days when you just want a quick fix, easy cookie that you …
Confession: When Harry Potter first came out, I wasn’t the biggest fan. To be fair, I was maybe ten-years-old and completely refused to even give the series a chance. I received the first two books for Christmas and didn’t touch them for months. It was only when my uncle decided to make a bet with me–that he …
Sometimes, the simplest things are the best things out there. For example, my favorite type of chocolate is a nice square of anything above 60% dark with salt added to it. When added to something sweet, salt actually helps accentuate the sweetness; it does it with a depth that simply adding more sugar can never …
One of my friends from college is from Canada. Our sophomore year, she introduced our suite to these amazing little treats that her mom sent her: Nanaimo bars. I’m pretty sure she regretted letting us know that she had them, because these are really the kind of dessert you want to keep all for yourself. …