I think it’s fair to say I’m obsessed with “Mexican” chocolate desserts. I made those cookies…and now this torte…and every coffeehouse I dip into I ask if they have Mexican hot chocolate. There’s no magical ingredient here. It’s not rocket science. Nor do you need to run off and purchase expensive ingredients. One needs only … Continue reading »
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Bacon Chocolate Chip Cookies
Remember when I went to Austin? Yeah…I remember all that bacon!! Bacon everywhere in everything…bacon!! What an inspiration. That bacon. Franks had that bacon chocolate chip ice cream sandwich and I really fell in love with it. So, much like the mascarpone pancakes, I wanted to recreate them. So here we go! I feel like … Continue reading »
Homemade Twix!
Hello all! Sorry I’ve been MIA here for a few days now. Things have been uber busy at work and in life. But exciting things are happening, which is all good news! Next week I’m heading out of gloomy, cold Washington, DC for sunny (hopefully) Austin, TX for South by Southwest Interactive. I’m out there … Continue reading »
White Chocolate Bird Nests
For awhile I’d beg my mom to make these little nests of deliciousness and send them to me. After awhile she told me it would probably just be easier to make them on my own. She was right. She’s usually right. I don’t have kids but I’d imagine this is the sort of recipe would … Continue reading »
Let’s Make Whoopie (Pies)!
It’s February! It’s the month of love! Or if you’re watching the Valentine’s Day movie trailer it is, at the very least, the day our love life is put on display. I’m not too into Valentine’s Day, except to say it’s a fabulous excuse to make sweet treats (and maybe cut them into heart shapes) (okay, … Continue reading »
Dense Chocolate Loaf Cake
Well, friends. That was an effing long week. I’m sorry I didn’t post this sooner…I had every intention of sharing it Monday…and then Tuesday…and then I just gave into the long days and energy-less nights. But this is a good one for Friday…you must make this chocolate loaf cake this weekend! I told you about … Continue reading »
Chocolate Cherry Cake with Chocolate Ganache
I love this cake. I love this cake because it’s moist, rich, decadent…I love it because it is the easiest recipe in the WORLD…and I extra love it because my mom shared it with me and together, we pretty much swear by it. Don’t judge me because it calls for boxed cake mix! Don’t judge me because … Continue reading »
