My birthday was this week and I may just be one of the luckiest girls in the whole wide world. I have incredible family, friends, and a pretty amazing man in my life. To add to all of the truly … Continue reading
Huzzah for Cranberries. They are pretty. AND they also happen to be low in saturated fats and cholesterol and high in Vitamin E and fiber. AND they are pretty. Did I mention they are pretty? By far, my favorite thing … Continue reading
It’s that time, and people are starting to think about holiday gifts…so here are my picks of the week for those special sweet addicts in your life. Some of these are store bought and some are homemade, but all are … Continue reading
Note: Bake with a large skirt, corset, and a British accent. Your cookies will taste better. Maybe it’s just pure coincidence, but within a few weeks of beginning rehearsals for Dicken’s “A Christmas Carol,” I have also dived into a … Continue reading
Trick or treating may be over, but Pumpkin is still in style. Here’s Tootsie’s twist on a traditional cream cheese frosting. Slather it on all your favorite pumpkin treats. Or, if you are moving into the land of all things … Continue reading
There’s a reason why the Latin name for the cacao tree means “food of the gods.” Why the ancient cacao bean was worshiped by the Aztecs. Why most women can’t get through a day without chocolate… There are few places … Continue reading
I recently ventured home to my lovely state of Massachusetts for my cousin’s wedding (a beautiful wedding at that, with excellent mini desserts) and had two requests for my stay: Clam Chowder and The Gingerbread Construction Company. These were my … Continue reading
Can words describe how much I love having sweet sun in my belly? Some mornings I wake up, bite-guard still secured, drooling over dreams of a PBLT (Pimento, Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Egg, Mayo ahhhh). This Saturday was one such morning, … Continue reading
Nestled in the the valleys of the Blue Ridge Mountains lies a true gem: Asheville, NC. A farm-fresh, locals-oriented, artsy-crafty gem at that, and more shabby-chic than shiny, but a gem none the less. It was our first time in … Continue reading
Meet Kevin, Laura, and Simon: the best and the brightest of Atlanta’s vegan bakers, and their love child: Dough Bakery and Deli. These culinary folks are taking “vegan” to new heights! There isn’t much this cozy bakery/deli/cafe can’t offer you. … Continue reading
