When I say hazelnut, do you think Nutella? Hazelnuts have recently gained a well-recognized and fashionable status thanks to the famous Italian hazelnut-cocoa spread. But despite the great popularity of Nutella (and the popularity is indeed substantial!), hazelnuts do not have a prominent presence in American cupboards or baking repertoires. Almonds, yes. Pecans and walnuts, […]
For a baker, the annual Christmas cookie exchange is a highly anticipated event. Not only is it an excuse to whip out your mixer, it’s also the perfect occasion for trying out a new recipe. After all, you’re guaranteed a large group of hungry test tasters! Since the Christmas season is typically filled with rich, […]
Remember when the whisper snowfall used to stir up excitement? When falling flurries brought a day free of school and full of wintery fun? Snow was pure magic then. But now, winter weather tends to bring more worry than wonderment. Instead of sleds and snowmen, flurries bring traffic and stress. One snow day suddenly becomes […]
Happy National Nutrition Month! I’m not surprised if you did a double-take at that greeting. Surely the month of March is better known for St. Patrick’s Day, the NCAA Tournament, and the beginning of spring. But even in the midst of these exciting events, it might be wise to set down the pint of Guinness […]
Never was there a cookie so simple and yet so confusing as the macaroon. Ever find yourself in an argument as to whether it is pronounced mah-kah-ROON or mah-kah-ROHN? Whether it is made of coconut or almond? Italian or French? One cookie or two? Needless to say, when I announced that I was making Mojito […]
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