Summer in Massachusetts means berries (it means other things but this is a baking blog). Because strawberries aren't great for casual baking (except for Strawberry Rhubarb pie, which is how all of this got started) it's all about Blueberries. Blueberry Muffins are so common that I wouldn't blame you if you weren't excited about them. … Continue reading Blueberry Muffins…et tu?
Perfect Rice Krispy Treats!
In this blog, we always strive to make the routine extraordinary, and Rice Krispy treats are a case study. No one would argue that they are not a decades-old fan-favorite, a staple for the egg and gluten-free and probably the most popular 'bring-your-own' at PTAs and bake sales across the country. There are a few issues that … Continue reading Perfect Rice Krispy Treats!
Chocolate Stout Cupcakes with Vanilla Maple Frosting
Though Ireland is rich in heritage, I must say that my experience with both the nation and the holiday has been limited to savory experiences. Needing to come up with something for an office pot luck, I turned to the world of baking to find something good to bring. Apparently, putting Guinness Stout … Continue reading Chocolate Stout Cupcakes with Vanilla Maple Frosting
Oatmeal Cookies: Third Time’s a Charm
Many of my readers know about my white-whale like obsession with making an oatmeal cookie like those found at Petsi's, a bakery in Somerville, MA. I have detailed in previous cookie recipes I have written here and here. In those recipes I discuss how I discovered the missing ingredient was butterscotch extract (heartbreakingly discontinued by … Continue reading Oatmeal Cookies: Third Time’s a Charm
Chocolate Macaroons
Of course, there were always coconut (plain) and chocolate macaroons for Passover when I was growing up and I always loved chocolate better until I discovered home-made coconut macaroons dipped in chocolate that were so much better. Taking a page out of a recipe from the Barefoot Contessa, I added some chocolate to a half … Continue reading Chocolate Macaroons
Master of Low Arts 