The other day, I committed a cardinal sin in the world of brownie-making...I overbaked the batch. Anyone who has ever had a brownie knows that a dry brownie is not worth eating at all. They were just the slightest bit overbaked, but they weren't even close to the fudgy deliciousness that makes a brownie so [...]
If you navigate your way to the "Sweets" page on this blog, you will quickly find that virtually every recipe under the tab is some form of a cookie. I just can't help but love cookies - they are so easy to make, so versatile, and are an excuse to add chocolate into the mix. [...]
There are few combinations in life as perfectly matched as peanut butter and chocolate. I mean I would eat chocolate with just about anything, but peanut butter and chocolate holds a special place in my heart. In fact, it's probably in my genes. Both my parents were and are hardcore peanut butter and chocolate fanatics. [...]
In honor of American independence, I decided to make galettes - French pies - for dessert this Fourth of July. Call it an oversight on my part, but the concept of a galette just appealed to me more than good ole' American pie. The rustic golden-brown edges and fresh fruit filling makes for a pretty [...]
