At the end of March, we spent a few days visiting New York City with Evan and Claire. I will be featuring our kid-friendly trip to NYC in a series of blog posts (so far I have published Chinatown/Little Italy, the Lower East Side, DUMBO in Brooklyn, and Xiao Long Bao; the American Museum of…
Comida Cubana Cookbook Review and Torticas de Morón (Sugar Cookies with Lime Zest)
Comida Cubana: A Cuban Culinary Journey, written by Marcella Kriebel, features a wonderful collection of Cuban recipes from coast to coast paired with vivid watercolor illustrations of the landscapes, street scenes, and food. Highlights include Pastelitos (Puff Pastry Pies), Camarones Criollos (Shrimp Creole), Plátanos Fritos (Fried Sweet Plantains), Sándwich Cubano, Cuba Libre, and Bistec de…
New York City: American Museum of Natural History, Times Square, and Dark Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies
Last month, we spent a few days visiting New York City with Evan and Claire. I will be featuring our kid-friendly trip to NYC in a series of blog posts I started last week with Chinatown/Little Italy, the Lower East Side, DUMBO in Brooklyn, and Xiao Long Bao (Soup Dumplings). Today I am featuring the…
Orange Cardamom Cookies
My recipe for Orange Cardamom Cookies was first published on Sunday Supper Movement where I am a contributor. These Orange Cardamom Cookies are the perfect way to add a little elegance to your holiday cookie platter. The crumbly shortbread cookie base is studded with chopped pistachios and topped with a light glaze. Add an extra burst…
Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
These soft and chewy Chocolate Peppermint Cookies have two types of chocolate, cocoa powder and bittersweet chocolate chips, mixed right into the batter along with a splash of peppermint extract. For an added festive measure, they are drizzled with even more chocolate and topped with crushed candy canes. If you have any extra candy canes…
Boussou la Tmessou (Algerian Shortbread Cookies) #InternationalCookies
A recipe for Algerian Boussou la Tmessou (بوسو لا تمسو) in celebration of #InternationalCookies! These shortbread cookies are lightly dipped in orange blossom water and coated in a layer of powdered sugar for a wonderfully delicate texture and flavor. Welcome to the third annual International Cookie Exchange! This year, it is hosted by Caroline of Caroline’s…
Dorie’s Cookies Cookbook Review and Coffee-Cardamom Cookies
Dorie’s Cookies, written by Dorie Greenspan, features a variety of cookies and treats perfect for holiday baking, celebrations, and any other time of the year. From basic to international and sweet to savory, flavorful highlights include Salted Chocolate-Caramel Bars, Sweet Potato Pie Bars, Rose-Hibiscus Shortbread Fans, Chocolate Saucisson, Hamantaschen, Vanilla-Brown Butter Madeleines, Coconut-Lime Sablés, Honey-and-Tea…
Amsterdam: Zaanse Schans, De Pannenkoekenboot, Muiderslot, and Speculaas (Dutch Spiced Cookies)
For my third post on Amsterdam I will be sharing some of the areas on the outskirts or just outside of Amsterdam along with a recipe for Speculaas (Dutch Spiced Cookies). My 4th anniversary of the blog happened while we were on the trip so I didn’t do my usual giveaway, but am making up…
#IntnlCookies: Basler Brunsli (Swiss Chocolate Almond Cookies)
Welcome to the second annual International Cookie Exchange hosted by Sarah from Curious Cuisiniere! Today a group of cookie-loving food bloggers is sharing recipes for cookies from around the globe. Get ready to break out your mixing bowl, because these recipes are sure to inspire you to fill your cookie jar with cultural treats! I am joining with a recipe…
Homemade Review and Grandmother’s Sugar Cookies
Homemade: Finnish Rye, Feed Sack Fashion, and Other Simple Ingredients from My Life in Food is a memoir by Beatrice Ojakangas featuring her experiences growing up in a large Finnish family in northern Minnesota. Along with stories and memories of her life, Beatrice also shares 42 of her most memorable recipes including Pulla (Finnish Cardamom Coffee…
