Lots of kids looked forward to a big glass of chocolate milk as a treat when they were growing up. While I liked chocolate milk, I preferred to sip bright pink Strawberry Milk when I had the chance. I loved the sweet berry flavor and the oh-so-pretty color – and I’ll even have …
People who grew up in, or lived in, Los Angeles in the 40s, 50s or 60s will definitely remember Helms Bakery. Helms baked goods were sold all over the city, delivered by Helms Bakery trucks to regular customers on a daily basis. The trucks were fitted with wooden drawers …
I have a long string of posts in my draft folder. Many of them are recipe ideas – and, in some cases fully developed recipes – that I never got around to finishing up and sharing. Some are holiday-specific recipes that get saved for the next year, while some of them are …
Fresh fruit is often served with a custard sauce, like creme anglais, but this Baked Pear Custard combines the two long before it makes it to your plate. It’s an easy and elegant way to dress up some fresh pears – and for a pear fan like me, this dessert …
Tangy cream cheese makes a great addition to a wide variety of baked goods, from cheesecake to cream cheese frosting. These Mini Chocolate Chip Cookie Cheesecake Bites combine chocolate chip cookies with cheesecake in an unexpected and delicious way. The bite-sized cheesecakes have equally tiny chocolate chip cookies as their base and …
Poppy seeds are a fun ingredient to bake with because they add a surprising amount of texture to cakes, muffins and cookies, even though they don’t add a tremendous amount of flavor in most recipes. Just like adding nuts to a cookie recipe, it is nice to add different textures as well as …
I always have a box of graham crackers or two in my pantry. They can be a tasty snack on their own, but they’re also essential for making things like graham cracker crusts, s’mores and other s’mores-inspired goodies. If you’re a fan of graham crackers, …
Honey butter is one of the most delicious spreads you can have in your home and it is very easy to whip it up at home with the help of a food processor. Butters with flavorings added are called compound butters and they can be both sweet and savory. This one adds …
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