Tag: baking

  • Chocolate, Pecan, Bourbony Goodness

    Chocolate, Pecan, Bourbony Goodness

    The more time I spend in the Northeast, the more I find myself acting as an informal (and sometimes formal) ambassador for my beloved Derby City. Because let me tell you, that little race that New Yorkers are quick to write off as a silly Southern fling is, in fact, a pretty big f-ing deal.…

  • Get Your Fruit On: Chocolate Raspberry Bars

    Get Your Fruit On: Chocolate Raspberry Bars

    Hello, lovelies! G/Valentine’s Day has come and gone, but the cold has hung on with a vengeance, which always puts me in a baking mood. When the weather outside is frightful, I want nothing more than to munch on something warm and homey, and the baking process has the added benefits of 1. making my…

  • Have Yourself a Merry Cherry Christmas

    Have Yourself a Merry Cherry Christmas

    The holidays are a time for being with one’s loved ones, for giving gifts and giving thanks, and for feasting on seasonal favorites. I’m a compulsive baker all year round, but I get particularly antsy for something sugary and flour dusted come December, spending each weekend searching for a project in the festive vein. And…