Brown Sugar Cookies

So this last week has a been a bit of a whirlwind. I've been working hard on figuring out what to do with the rest of my life and am considering some new options, including hotel work and event planning. In addition, I got a job! I finally decided to go for it and jump …

Black Forest Cake

Last weekend was a friend's birthday. Naturally, I had to make a cake. After considering many different options, from adding cherries to German chocolate to a s'mores cake to a margarita cake, I settled on a black forest cake. I had never made one before. In fact, I don't believe I had even had one …

Date and Cherry Butter Bars

This week marks the final week of my yearlong quest to figure out what to do with my life. In fact, yesterday was the one year anniversary of my move to Michigan. On Tuesday, I begin a new chapter of my life in the Baking & Pastry Arts program at WCC. Exciting! (Also a little …

Gatnabour (Armenian Rice Pudding)

I've got a bit of a confession. I'm sure you're aware of various random food-related holidays that pop up on the internet... things like National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day (for which I made these chocolate chip cookie bars), National Zucchini Day (for which I made a delicious Greek stuffed zucchini for dinner), National S'mores Day …

Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

Happy National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day! Naturally, I couldn't pass up the opportunity to celebrate. I had actually originally intended to make some nice, chewy chocolate chip cookies. However, when the time came, I realized that much of my equipment to do so (baking stone, baking sheet, cooling rack) was already in use, as I …

S’mores Bars

As a kid, especially growing up in Oregon, summer always meant camping. Whether it was the coast, a lake, or anywhere else, I spent a lot of time with my family in the great outdoors. Sometimes, we would even have big group camping trips with my cousins, aunt, and uncle. One of the best parts …

Blueberry Nectarine Crisp

Most of the time, I plan out my baking well in advance. If you know me very well, then you know this actually extends far beyond baking. I usually like to have things figured out in advance and know what to expect. I even sometimes have a plan for when I'm going to plan things! …

Toffee Walnut Blondies

Sometimes you just need a nice, gooey, sugary treat that's easy to make. These blondies are perfect for those times. They're simple, quick, and easily customizable, since the toffee bits and walnuts could be swapped out for any other baking chips or nuts, according to your preferences or what you have on hand. I happened …

Peanut Butter Banana Bread

Banana bread is such a wonderfully versatile treat. It works as a snack, dessert, or breakfast. It can be made with berries, chocolate chips, or any number of other additions. It's quite the multitasker! When I was a kid, my mom would sometimes eat it for breakfast with some peanut butter. It was definitely a …

Strawberry Shortcake

With Spring in the air, it is impossible to not crave all the wonderful strawberries! I absolutely love a nice, juicy strawberry. I have wonderful memories of eating them right out of the garden as a kid. They were so sweet and delicious! Strawberry shortcake is just such a nice way to use them in a …