Earl Grey Tea Shortbread Cookies (And Holiday Preview)

Earl Grey Tea Shortbread Cookies (And Holiday Preview)

Merry Christmas, everyone! As of yesterday, I am proud to say that I have completed the Holiday Bake-A-Thon 2012 (*inserts shameless plugs from 2011, 2010, and 2009 here*).  I may churn out a couple more things before the year is over, but will do so 

Basic Macarons

Basic Macarons

I’m a Macaronaholic. Part of why I love these cookies so much is because I respect the fact that it’s really easy to make bad ones.  Different factors come in to play when making these chewy little clouds of heaven – humidity, room temperature, sifting, 

Chocolate Cupcakes with Peanut Butter “Cookie” Frosting

Chocolate Cupcakes with Peanut Butter “Cookie” Frosting

Yes, I am well behind on updating this!!  I missed the Olympics, the space shuttle Atlantis, and I think the end of the NBA finals. But… better late than never!   (Is there an echo in here?) I made these in the beginning of August 

Green Tea Sugar Cookies

Green Tea Sugar Cookies

When Alex and I emailed Lingie to see what he wanted to do for his birthday back in April, I was half-expecting another repeat of his birthday last year at that goth bar with all the weird vampires followed by a trip to the ER.  

Browned Butter Sea-Salted Rice Crispy Treats

Browned Butter Sea-Salted Rice Crispy Treats

I went on a baking marathon last week  in preparation for two events – a surprise Sho-Yu baby shower for Crystal and Dave, and a potluck dinner for my best friend Leslie’s birthday.  I’ll delve deeper into the former in my next post, but treats 

Valentine’s Day Cookies (Heart-Glazed Cornmeal Sugar Cookies)

Valentine’s Day Cookies (Heart-Glazed Cornmeal Sugar Cookies)

In the spirit of said corporate faux holiday, I decided to bake in celebration of the pink and the hearts and all that other crap that Valentine’s Day is all about. I like things with cornmeal (i.e., cornbread, …can’t think of anything else) so I 

Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip Cookies

Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip Cookies

Before actually meeting him, I knew Alex as the guy whose face my boyfriend (at the time) had pretty much peed on.  But hey, let’s not dig up the past.  I knew I had to at least be nice to the poor soul forever out 

Martha Stewart Cookie Boxes

Martha Stewart Cookie Boxes

Sadly, I’m already caught-up on my backlog of holiday baked goods.  I thought I’d wrap-up with a short ditty on how I packaged the treats. I typically opt for a cellophane bag, some festive Glad Tupperware, or a little Christmas bag or box. However, I 

S’mores Cookies

S’mores Cookies

Happy New Year! Writing is so unbelievably cathartic.  I know none but a very select few actually read through these posts, but I’m going to pull out my “Collect $200 and Pass GO” card and maximize the medium I have going here.  It’s not you, 

Apple Pie Cookies – Money Shot

Apple Pie Cookies – Money Shot

In my previous post on Apple Pie Cookies, I received a lot of flack (particularly from Daniel) for not posting a photo cross-section of the cookie.  I’ve made these upon request three more times within the last three weeks, so I thought this would be