I hope that everyone had a wonderful Christmas – or other holiday break – with your families. I got quite a few very thoughtful gifts, including a lovely Le Creuset Canister (in Cobalt) that I plan to use as a flour container in the kitchen, a huge bunch of fresh, …
Merry Christmas 2008
Merry Christmas, everyone!
I’m taking a bit of a break today to enjoy some hot chocolate and chocolate covered marshmallows, as well as some Christmas cookies and even some real food. I …
Drinking Chocolate
Drinking chocolate is a variation on hot chocolate that is usually richer, and less sweet than hot cocoa. The main ingredient, aside from milk, is chocolate, rather than cocoa powder or sugar. It’s a great cold weather treat because it’s basically a liquid dessert, a hot liquid dessert that warms you up …
Bites from other Blogs
- It may be cold outside, but it’s never too cold for Santa and Snowman Milkshakes, like the ones Whisk made as holiday treats. A change from the usual hot chocolate, the milkshakes are made with real vanilla ice cream and milk, then decorated with chocolate syrup “painted” on the …
Last Minute Foodie Gift Idea: Cooking Classes
If you’re running out of time and options for Christmas gifts, and don’t want to resort to a gift certificate, consider signing your favorite foodie up for a cooking class of some kind as a present. The class schedules are posted well in advance, so no one has to know you waited until the …
Baking Bites Holiday Cupcake Contest Winners!
I want to thank everyone who participated in this year’s Baking Bites Holiday Cupcake Contest. The entries were all fantastic, with great looking cake, delicious and creamy frostings, and creative toppers. Judging was tough because there were so many entries to choose from. Some of the judges …
Pumpkin Muffins with Milk Chocolate Chips
Pumpkin can be a great addition to muffins and cakes. Like other fruit purees, including applesauce, pumpkin can really add a lot of moisture to a cake. It can also make the muffins a little bit heavy if you’re not careful and use too much of it. A good pumpkin muffin has …
The All-American Christmas Cookbook: Family Favorites from Every State
Every family has their own set of holiday traditions, but these traditions don’t simply spring up from nothing. They’re influenced heavily by region, and not just by what part of the world your family is from. Influences can come from much closer to home, so regional differences can still be big from state to …