Bake or Break

Dulces

Earlier this month, one of my favorite food bloggers, Anna from Cookie Madness, had her first cookbook published. It’s called The Daily Cookie and has a recipe for every day of the year.

There’s a holiday or recognition day or an anniversary of some big thing every single day. Some have more than one. Anna took a fun approach in her book by finding appropriate cookies for days like National Cookie Day (December 4th) and the anniversary of the founding of ASPCA (April 10th).

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Cranberry Shortbread

Shortbread is one of the finest examples of just a few basic ingredients making something incredibly delicious. I have a bit of a shortbread weakness. It’s one of my favorite things to bake. And to eat, too, for that matter.

These little cookies aren’t too sweet. The cranberries add a bit of sweetness as well as some tartness. They’re pretty perfect for an everyday treat and just fabulous for a cookie tray. (Are we already thinking about that?!?)

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Weekly Mix: Thanksgiving Desserts

I just realized this week that Thanksgiving is quickly approaching. Usually, I start planning our meal long before now, but I’m way behind this year!

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Caramel Bundt Cake

If there’s one thing I feel very little confidence in making, it’s caramel. Quite a shame, actually, because caramel is pretty awesome.

As you can now imagine, I don’t make a lot of traditional caramel cakes. I tried this one a few years ago, and I did okay with it. My caramel wasn’t perfect, but it was still delicious. I’ve meant to try that recipe again, but I’ve talked myself out of it multiple times.

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Chocolate Hazelnut Pie

It’s no secret how much I love chocolate and hazelnut. From brownies to more elaborate desserts, I’ll take that combo in just about any way. Plus, I’m sure I’m not the only one here who always has a jar of Nutella in the pantry ready for a quick fix. Go on. ‘Fess up.

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Weekly Mix: Oh, Sandy

This has been a trying week in NYC. As surely everyone knows, Sandy paid an unwelcome visit earlier in the week and caused unbelievable damage to the area.

Thank you to everyone who inquired about us during and after the storm. We are incredibly fortunate to have come through unscathed. Our building was not damaged, and we never lost power. Others were not as fortunate.

We’ve only been able to see our own neighborhood first-hand, but the images of other areas are heartbreaking. If you don’t live in the area and want to help, please donate, whether it’s Red Cross or some other means.

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