Red Velvet Cupcakes
I don’t understand the red velvet craze but it seems every time someone mentions red velvet, eyes glaze and ears perk up.
Author: longdistancebaking
Soft Gingersnaps
Two things have confused me about the name Gingersnap: why are they called “ginger” when it’s the dark molasses that gives most of the flavor, and why “snap” when they are so soft and chewy? Turns out…not all gingersnaps are the same! I found I’m …
Salted Caramel Chocolate Cookie Bars
Things I love about baking at my parent’s house: KitchenAid mixer!!! Giant butcher block island. Double oven. Always having every ingredient I can possibly think of. Surround sound kitchen speakers and XM radio. Things I don’t love: I can never, ever, find anything. Once my sister and I left for college Mom and Dad moved into a new house and I’ve yet to figure out the cupboard situation. This results in a lot of talking to myself (which luckily you can’t hear over my music) and a lot of running up and down stairs to check the pantry for hidden ingredients. Continue reading Salted Caramel Chocolate Cookie Bars
Giving Tuesday
Have you guys heard of Giving Tuesday? I just learned of it today…and I love the idea! We have Black Friday and Cyber Monday, days full of spending money on material items we don’t really need, it’s only fair we have a day to give back! …
25 Days of Kindness
Happy Thanksgiving! We hope your day is filled with family, friends, and food! Now officially begins the holiday season and it is universally accepted to listen to Christmas music (even though we’ve both been doing that for months). When taking a moment to reflect, we …
Black Bottom Cupcakes
I used to hate Black Bottom Cupcakes growing up.
Well, I should not say hate. Hate is a strong word. As mom used to say, “You should only hate the devil and Hitler.” I think it’s safe to throw in some others in that saying too, but she made her point and it has had a lasting effect. To this day, I try and limit my use of the word hate.
Easy Make Ahead Pie Crust
My mother is a firm believer that every woman needs to know how to make homemade pie crust, that it is a necessary skill for life. Problem was, she didn’t have a good recipe! Not that the pie crusts were ever bad, they just weren’t that …
Monster Cookie Brownie Bars
I’ve discovered the secret to winning over co-worker love… bring in baked goods on a regular basis. I started baking for my co-workers at my previous job in Los Angeles and you would have thought I was Kate Middleton handing out buckets of gold. They …
Harry Potter Obsession: Butterbeer
It’s true. I love Harry Potter. More than most. In fact I once flew to California, had my boyfriend pick me up at the airport, and immediately drop me off at the theater so I could see the midnight showing with Kelly. It’s only natural that my roommate and I (who also is HP obsessed) host a Harry Potter party! With butterbeer…of course.
Pumpkin Spice Cake
I like pumpkin dessert for what it symbolizes: Fall, coziness, a fire crackling in the fireplace, big comfy sweaters, cold weather, a good book and a lazy Sunday afternoon. I like baking with pumpkin because it means my favorite time of year is finally here …