I have become somewhat obsessed with this little smores-like muffin invention. There are various imitators but Gotta Have S’more is the best maker/baker/evil-doer-who-wants-to-make-me-fat manufacturer of the treat I’ve found. My favorite flavor is the dark chocolate, of course, but I haven’t tasted a single one that is anything less than divine. I had my first [...]
Spontaneous Cooking
Holy shit, I baked again. I know, I’m truly as shocked and confused as you, knowing the infrequent and haphazard nature of this behavior. I was hit by a rebellious streak today, frustrated that: fruit has become a corked grenade in my life, something that must be eaten with caution because my body has given [...]
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Cooking With Cherries
Anyone who’s been around these parts for a while can attest that I’m not exactly a foodie, much less any sort of chef. I really like kitchen utensils and I love to eat but ovens intimidate me and I still have no idea why the Dutch are so frequently involved in their usage. That being [...]
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Brittle
I have a sweet tooth. I’ve given up trying to deny it. I like dessert. Dark chocolate is, indeed, better than much of the sex I’ve had. The French have every right to their perceived snobbery when one considers their pastry offerings. So, it is to be expected that I pause at the sight of [...]
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Pumpkins
It’s the first day of November and autumn is fully upon us. Halloween is over, though the trail of candy wrappers may linger. The pumpkins have been discarded. The sweaters have been pulled out. I invested in a new pair of boots. I even made a pumpkin pie. Sorta. I try to avoid dairy as [...]
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